Asm. Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

Maddy summaryThis bill simplifies Medicaid enrollment and recertification for eligible New Yorkers. It automatically enrolls people needing long-term community care for over 120 days into a managed care plan (without requiring them to choose one), and automatically renews coverage for four specific groups: those in managed long-term care plans, recipients of personal care services, seniors with Social Security income in the Aged, Blind and Disabled category, and Medicare Savings Program participants. This eliminates the need for these groups to submit new applications or documentation for renewal. The changes aim to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining eligibility checks for other Medicaid recipients.

Implements automatic market rate increases for child care assistance such that assistance will be equal to the applicable payment rate established by the department.

Enacts the "Michael K. Williams law" to establish a grant program to incentivize counties and municipalities to reduce prison populations; makes an appropriation therefor.

Relates to tax on sales of motor fuel and petroleum products and makes conforming changes; repeals provisions relating to manufacturing gallonage for purposes of the imposition of certain taxes; repeals provisions relating to reimbursement; repeals provisions relating to a utility credit or reimbursement; repeals provisions relating to an aviation fuel business which services four or more cities; repeals provisions relating to services rendered with respect to certain property; repeals provisions relating to fuel sold to an airline for use in its airplanes.

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 5199) ensures that New York residents with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status maintain Medicaid benefits even if the federal government ends those programs. It directly affects TPS beneficiaries and DACA recipients in New York by preventing the state from canceling their Medicaid coverage due to changes in federal immigration designations. Key provisions require the state health department to: (1) keep Medicaid benefits active for TPS/DACA recipients if federal programs end, and (2) extend eligibility to former TPS/DACA recipients who meet all other Medicaid requirements except immigration status. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $50 million grant program to support STEM education and career preparation for students in New York. It directly affects school districts (especially high-need districts), colleges, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations that develop STEM programs for K-12 students. Key provisions include competitive grants prioritizing high-need schools, funding for teacher training and after-school programs, and requirements for comprehensive planning. Grants are awarded for five years with annual progress evaluations, and funds cannot replace existing state testing requirements. The program is funded through an immediate appropriation from the state treasury.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires broadband providers operating in cities with populations of one million or more (like New York City) to pay cities for using public streets and sidewalks to install their networks. The payment amount is calculated per foot of line using a formula based on historical cable franchise fees from 2012. It also allows these cities to set additional rules to ensure universal internet access, public safety, and service quality. The bill establishes the financial terms for broadband operations in large cities without creating new franchises.

Extends the period during which the empire state digital gaming tax credit may be claimed to 01/01/2032; amends the eligibility criteria for game development companies by changing the yearly timeframe structure, lowering the dollar threshold per production, and removing the in-state cost incurred threshold to accurately fit current digital gaming industry models; allows unused credits to be rolled over to the following tax year.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7848) requires state agencies and public authorities to sell or transfer property at fair market value, unless specific exceptions apply. It adds a new rule that contracts with a "right of first refusal" must ensure the property transfers at or above fair market value when that right is exercised. For sales below fair market value to non-government entities, the bill mandates written notification to the governor and legislature, a 60-day review period, and public disclosure of details like appraisals, transfer purpose, and competing offers. These changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in property transactions by public entities.