Relates to reporting on the metropolitan transportation authority's state of good repair; requires the reporting to be published on the authority's website, outlining the repairs and investments needed to restore the authority's existing transit systems to a state of good repair.
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.
Includes exposing a first responder or correction officer to fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative or an opiate containing fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative in the definition of the offense of assault in the first degree.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts individuals aged 75 or older from jury duty upon their written request. It requires the chief court administrator to create a form for seniors to submit, after which they are automatically excused unless they later request reinstatement. The exemption remains in effect until the person formally asks to be considered for jury service again. This policy directly affects senior citizens who qualify and seek relief from jury service obligations.
Establishes the "Vets to Vollies" program which encourages veterans or discharged military personnel to join their local fire department and emergency medical service agency.
Allows the state and city university of New York system to offer college credits to prospective students based on such prospective student's performance on the regents examinations.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent provisions from a 2014 law that help service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVBES) compete for government contracts. It removes an expiration date (previously set for March 31, 2024), ensuring these businesses retain access to government contracting opportunities without interruption. The law directly affects SDVBES by maintaining their eligibility for preferential treatment in state procurement processes. The change takes immediate effect and applies retroactively from March 31, 2024, guaranteeing continuity for affected businesses.
Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.
Establishes the "Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Liability Act" which requires additional fees to be collected from electric vehicle owners and operators for fire prevention and infrastructure.
Requires the commissioner of education mandate schools donate unused food to local food banks and establish policies and procedures to effectuate such program.
