Asm. Jo Anne Simon

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to create and submit two detailed, long-term capital spending plans every decade, replacing its previous five-year planning cycle. Specifically, the MTA must submit its first ten-year plan by October 1, 2025, and subsequent plans every ten years thereafter (e.g., 2035, 2045). The plans cover all major infrastructure projects and funding needs for the decade starting the following year. This change aims to provide more strategic, long-range planning for the MTA’s capital investments, which directly affect New York City’s transportation infrastructure and funding decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill lowers the voting age for school district elections from 18 to 16 years old. It directly affects 16- and 17-year-old residents in New York school districts who meet other voter qualifications. Key provisions amend multiple sections of the Education Law (including voting age requirements in Sections 2012, 2502, 2553, and 2603) to replace "eighteen" with "sixteen" and explicitly deem 16- and 17-year-olds as qualified voters. The bill also updates absentee ballot forms to reflect the new age requirement. It does not change voting eligibility for other elections or apply to non-school district voting.

Expands eligibility for tax abatement for rent-controlled and rent regulated property occupied by persons with disabilities to include individuals who do not meet the non-medical qualifications for SSDI and SSI but, by reason of the individual's disability, the individual is not able to engage in substantial gainful activity as that term is defined by the federal social security administration.

Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sex offenders in New York to register any change of address, internet accounts, or education/employment status with the state registry within five calendar days (reducing the previous requirement from ten days). It also mandates a $10 fee for each registration update. The law directly affects individuals subject to the state's sex offender registry, imposing stricter timelines for reporting location changes. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a State Code Enforcement Ombudsperson office within the Department of State to improve oversight of local building and fire code enforcement. It directly affects local governments (cities, towns, counties) by requiring them to comply with minimum code enforcement standards, with the ombudsperson investigating complaints, monitoring compliance, and making recommendations to the secretary of state. Key mechanisms include appointing a qualified ombudsperson to handle complaints, place temporary oversight officials in localities (up to one year), and require local staff to cooperate with investigations. The ombudsperson cannot override local authority but can recommend interventions if standards aren't met, using a formal process for complaint resolution and reporting.

Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds; establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new criminal offense called "endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree" for individuals who knowingly or recklessly create a serious risk of physical injury or long-term harm to a child under 17. It specifically applies when someone causes physical injury to a child under 7, or has prior convictions for certain crimes involving children under 17. The offense is classified as a class E felony, carrying more severe penalties than the existing "second degree" offense (a class A misdemeanor). The law directly affects caregivers, parents, or others responsible for children's safety who fail to prevent serious harm.

Relates to establishing sexual harassment prevention training protocols within the private sector including a model management policy and training program and how to properly disseminate information to employers and employees.

Relates to professional obligations under the physician loan repayment program; provides an option to practice as a physician engaged in private practice in an underserved area.