Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.
Extends the time period for tenancy rights from 30 days to 45 days of possession; adds squatting to the definition of criminal trespass in the third degree.
Provides that a member of a public retirement system of the state may obtain a total not to exceed three years of service credit for up to three years of military duty if the member has completed a term of state service, under orders from the governor of the state of New York, and as certified by a letter of release from such orders issued by the state division of military and naval affairs.
Establishes the class E felony of criminal use of public records for the intentional use of any public record in the course of or in furtherance of the commission of a crime.
Enacts the criminal street gang abatement act which provides enhanced penalties for persons involved with criminal street gangs; establishes the crime of gang solicitation of minors on school grounds; allows for roving interceptions by police after adequate cause is shown; establishes the witness protection fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows public employees, including those in state agencies, school districts, and municipalities, to take paid time off to work as election poll workers. Under the new rules, eligible workers can request up to eight hours of leave per year for this purpose without it counting against their other vacation or sick days. The legislation also gives officials the authority to set specific guidelines for how employees must request and get approval for this time. Additionally, the bill ensures that these new provisions do not override any existing collective bargaining agreements or labor rights.
Extends the maximum number of months for the reconsideration of denied applications by the parole board for parole for certain violent felony offenses from 24 months to 60 months.
Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 2163 formally recognizes Lucy Mujica Diaz for her decades of volunteer work and community service in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The resolution highlights her long-term involvement with local organizations, including her role as Chair of Community Board 13 and her past service with groups like the Our Lady of Solace Baseball League and Brooklyn Community Services. It expresses the legislative body's appreciation for her contributions and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her.
Authorizes the board of education of any school district in the state to enter into a contract for the sale of advertising space on school athletic fields owned or leased by the school district; prohibits advertisements for tobacco or alcohol products or for political advocacy; requires prior approval of all advertisements by the local board of education; provides that revenue be retained by the school district making such contract; provides provisions do not apply to cities with a population of one million or more.
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.
