Asm. Latrice Walker

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New York's parole process by requiring the state board of parole to consider specific factors before granting release. It mandates evaluation of rehabilitation efforts (like programs, therapy, and work assignments), release plans (including housing, jobs, and support services), and deportation status, while prohibiting decisions based mainly on victim statements or prior criminal records. Parole denials must include detailed written explanations, and the board must report quarterly to lawmakers with demographic data on denied cases (excluding individual identities). These changes aim to standardize parole decisions and increase transparency.

Sets reimbursement rates for essential safety net hospitals at no less than regional average commercial rates for health care services provided by all hospitals in the same geographic region.

Relates to the issuance of securing orders; relates to release under non-monetary conditions; relates to electronic monitoring; requires a rehearing after five days in custody for certain principals.

Relates to imposing a school impact tax on developers of non-senior housing developments to be used for the construction of new public kindergarten through twelfth grade schools.

Relates to creating the "modernized voter registration act of New York"; modernizes voter registration; promotes access to voting for individuals with disabilities; protects the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for local and state office and makes an appropriation therefor.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to study whether the Triboro rail line can share space for both public transit and freight trains. The study must cover a specific corridor (from the Bronx through Queens) and assess potential benefits like reduced travel times, improved quality of life for outer borough residents, and economic gains. The MTA must report findings within one year, including expected ridership, station locations, phased implementation plans, and costs. This is a feasibility study only - not a law to build or operate the service - so it does not change current transit or freight operations.

Relates to providing more predictable and stable schedules for employees in low-wage occupations; provides that an employer shall pay an employee for at least 4 hours at the basic minimum hourly wage for each day an employee reports for work as instructed but is given less than four hours of work.

Relates to providing minimum standards governing maternity policy for institutions employing police officers and correctional officers including uniform and/or equipment modifications, exemption from firearm qualification requirements, and ensuring there is no discrimination or poor treatment of pregnant individuals.

Grants each of the representatives of the counties of Dutchess, Putnam, Orange and Rockland a vote during the proceedings of the metropolitan transportation authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires housing companies to clearly disclose any charges for installing, removing, or using an air conditioning unit to residents before assessing fees. It mandates that usage charges begin when the unit is installed and end when it's removed, with partial charges calculated on a daily basis. The law directly affects tenants in housing developments where AC units are provided or managed by the property company. It aims to increase transparency in billing for AC services by eliminating hidden fees and ensuring fair, pro-rated charges for partial usage periods.