Asm. Jenifer Rajkumar

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 10078) changes how transportation network company drivers (like Uber or Lyft drivers) are classified under New York labor law. It presumes these drivers are employees - not independent contractors - unless they meet three specific conditions: working without company control, providing services outside the company's typical business, and operating as a fully independent business. This directly affects gig economy drivers and companies that use them, shifting responsibility for benefits and protections like minimum wage to the companies. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Enacts the climate and community investment act; prioritizes the allocation of public investments in disadvantaged communities; addresses climate change challenges through the expansion and growth of clean and renewable energy sources; adopts best value requirements for the solicitation, evaluation and award of renewable energy projects; establishes a community just transition program; establishes a climate pollution fee and a household and small business energy rebate; creates the climate and community investment authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of justices on the supreme court in any judicial district. It sets a population-based limit: the number of justices cannot exceed one per 50,000 residents (or any fraction over 30,000) based on the latest census. The legislature may also reduce justices, but not below the current number in any district. The proposed change requires voter approval in the 2026 general election.

Requires balanced budgeting and spending; amends limitations on state supported debt; prohibits a message of necessity for budget bills; establishes the Rainy day fund as a constitutionally mandated provision.

Maddy summaryBill A 8002 proposes to amend the state constitution to expand the types of cases county and district courts can handle. It increases the maximum financial amount for certain lawsuits that can be heard in these courts. For county courts, the limit for cases involving money recovery, chattel recovery, and specific lien foreclosures would rise from $25,000 to $50,000. Similarly, for district courts, the limit for these same types of cases would increase from $15,000 to $50,000. This adjustment would allow individuals and businesses to pursue larger claims in county and district courts.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York's real property law to clarify requirements for accessing adjacent property to make repairs or improvements. It requires contractors or property owners (referred to as "licensees") to maintain commercial liability insurance naming the neighboring property owner as an additional insured, and to provide them with proof of this coverage. The law also specifies that the insurance must cover damage to the adjacent property or people, enabling the property owner to file claims directly under the policy if needed. These changes apply to all entities accessing adjoining property, including state agencies like the MTA, and aim to streamline notice and insurance processes for such access.

Prohibits the sale of foods containing synthetic color additives in schools except under certain circumstances off and away from the premises or on premises at least a half hour after the end of the school day.

Directs the state police and department of transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility of installing available technologies to screen incoming cars to the state of New York for weapons; requires the state police to submit a report to the governor and legislature.

Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.

Creates a universal stock fund which provides residents the ability to invest in New York state upon turning eighteen years old or moving into the state.