Requires respective changes to service and delivery charges for gas or electric service to be included in the information regarding average proposed rate changes required to be published by the public service commission in certain instances.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary fuel tax holiday for motor fuel, diesel, and fuel gas that lasts until hostilities with Iran end and the Strait of Hormuz reopens. It directly affects retail sellers, such as gas stations, and utility companies by exempting them from specific state sales taxes during this period. To ensure consumers see lower prices, the law requires businesses to reduce their fuel rates by the amount of taxes they would have otherwise paid. Additionally, the bill allows these businesses to advertise the tax-free status of their fuel and provides a process for them to receive tax credits for prepaid amounts.
Relates to fair pricing for low-complexity, routine medical care to more closely align payment rates across ambulatory settings for selected services that are safe and appropriate to provide in all settings.
Maddy summaryThis bill sets new requirements for who can supervise mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists in New York. It specifies that supervisors must have at least three years of active licensure, diagnostic privileges, and 36 hours of specialized training in supervision ethics. The bill also clarifies that supervised experience gained under certain department waivers - such as in settings operating under temporary authorization - can count toward licensing requirements. These changes apply directly to professionals seeking licensure and those providing supervision in the mental health counseling field.
Provides that persons charged with a parking violation shall be able to make an electronic court appearance unless a locality elects not to permit electronic appearances.
Maddy summaryBill A 3631 allows New York schools to use state or local funds to purchase whole or reduced-fat New York milk (defined as milk produced, processed, and distributed within New York State) for student meals or sales. It requires the Education Commissioner to notify schools about the provision and mandates a report after two years tracking school participation, milk consumption changes, and state promotion efforts. The bill expires if federal school lunch rules change to permit whole/reduced-fat milk generally or if updated federal dietary guidelines allow it. This policy directly affects public schools in New York seeking to support local dairy producers through school meal programs.
Permits local governments to extend the existing clergy residential property tax exemption to include clergy residing in co-ops; clarifies that the clergy property tax exemption shall not affect eligibility for certain other tax abatements.
Requires each school district to ensure that every public school in which school days exceed five hours in duration provides up to thirty minutes of daily recess within the school day for all students in kindergarten through fifth grade and for students in sixth grade who attend an elementary school.
Maddy summaryBill A 8130 authorizes sellers of petroleum products, including home heating fuel oil, to issue delivery tickets electronically. It allows customers to choose to receive required delivery information, such as quantities and pricing, on a cellular phone, computer, or other personal electronic device. This electronic option is available when the delivery system has the capability to issue such receipts, and it can be provided in lieu of or in addition to a traditional hard copy document. The bill amends existing law that currently requires mechanically prepared metered documents for these deliveries.
Maddy summaryThis bill sets maximum rates for towing and storing vehicles in New York State outside New York City. It caps towing fees at $100 for passenger vehicles (under 4,500 lbs) plus tolls, with storage limited to $25 per day for the first three days. Large vehicles (over 4,500 lbs) have tiered rates based on weight, ranging from $125 for lighter trucks to $300 for very heavy vehicles, plus higher storage fees up to $75 daily. The law requires licensed towing operators and prohibits unauthorized fees, while excluding New York City (population over 1 million) and vehicles under pre-existing contracts.
