Asm. Jo Anne Simon

Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new construction or substantially renovated state-owned buildings; relates to establishing the state green building construction act.

Relates to the employee status of an individual; establishes criteria for determining whether labor or services performed for remuneration qualify as employment.

Establishes the nurse loan repayment program; authorizes the commissioner to award loan repayment awards to nurses serving in underserved areas or nursing homes.

Requires the chief administrator of the courts to provide reports on legal training programs conducted by the office of court administration, the performance of the judges and justices of the unified court system, and the security of the judicial and non-judicial officers of the unified court system.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax abatement for geothermal well systems in New York City (a city of over one million people). It provides a 10% reduction on eligible installation costs (capped at $62,500 annually) for systems placed in service between 2027 and 2029. Property owners must obtain professional certifications, comply with building codes, and maintain the system to qualify. The tax break applies only to systems directly used for heating/cooling buildings, excluding costs covered by grants.

Creates a temporary state pesticide commission to study the effects of the application of pesticides in cities with a population of one million or more.

Establishes a program to provide information to consumers concerning household hazardous products; provides such information be available at the point of retail sale by labels and pamphlets; provides such information should disclose hazards and inform people of environmentally safer alternatives; provides for the establishment of a hazardous product list by the department of environmental conservation.

Provides that any person charged with enforcing laws prohibiting cruelty to animals shall cause a report to be made when, in the performance of their duties, such person has reasonable cause to believe that abuse or maltreatment of a child has also occurred; provides that a person charged with the responsibility of filing a report of child abuse or maltreatment shall also file a report of suspected animal cruelty.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4764) eliminates two existing provisions: the excise tax on medical cannabis sales and the medical cannabis trust fund (a dedicated funding program). It directly affects medical cannabis businesses and patients by removing the tax they pay and ending the dedicated funding stream. The bill repeals specific sections of the tax law (Section 490) and state finance law (Section 89-h), taking effect immediately upon passage.

Requires every physician, physician assistant, specialist assistant, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to complete course work or training regarding human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted infections testing and the elements of sexual health including sexual orientation and gender identity.