Asm. Misha Novakhov

Requires that any rules or regulations promulgated by the department of environmental conservation pursuant to the climate action fund are subject to a vote of the legislature and must be approved by a majority vote prior to implementation.

Relates to establishing the drug dealer registration act; requires that files be maintained for individuals required to register with the division, as well as storing and sharing the information with individuals when requested; defines terms.

Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.

Relates to the imposition of securing orders for offenses committed on a peace officer, police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services professional or uniformed worker by individuals without permanent residency status; provides such individuals shall be remanded to the custody of the sheriff for the entirety of the judicial proceedings related thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public high schools to offer hunting, fishing, and outdoor education as a component of physical education courses upon request by 10 or more enrolled students. It mandates that schools provide curriculum covering hunting/fishing seasons, allowable species, license requirements, recreational opportunities, and historical context of these activities. The curriculum must be developed jointly by the education and environmental conservation departments and align with existing licensing course content. This policy directly affects high school students and physical education programs in New York State, adding structured outdoor skills education to existing PE offerings.

Maddy summaryThis bill, "Todd's Law," increases sentencing severity for thefts targeting vulnerable individuals. It applies when someone steals property necessary for daily living (like medication or mobility aids) from elderly or disabled people, upgrading the crime category (e.g., turning a misdemeanor into a felony). The law automatically raises the offense level for larceny convictions involving such property, regardless of the original charge. It directly affects defendants convicted of these specific thefts and aims to address crimes against vulnerable populations through sentencing changes. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Requires that public school districts provide parents with notice of curriculum and obtain parental consent prior to providing sexual health education to students ten years of age or younger.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York City's rules for tree removal permits. It requires property owners seeking to remove trees to pay a fee (capped at $2 per square foot of their lot) unless they plant replacement trees as directed. If owners plant the required replacement trees (based on the original tree's trunk size), they get the fee refunded. The rules specify that replacement trees must equal the removed tree's size (caliper inches) and cannot exceed twice the size in residential zones. The city must follow official tree appraisal guidelines when setting these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to design all publicly funded road projects - including construction, reconstruction, and major maintenance - to safely accommodate all users (drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders) through "complete street" principles. It applies to projects receiving both federal and state funding under transportation department oversight, excluding routine resurfacing but including projects with a 10+ year lifespan. The law mandates agencies consider factors like traffic volume, population density, and community input when planning, rather than automatically prioritizing vehicles. It does not change existing project approvals but sets new standards for how projects must be designed.

Requires annual reporting by city school districts in cities with a population of over two hundred fifty thousand regarding the arbitration process in teacher disciplinary proceedings.