Relates to an exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a church for a condominium building in Manhattan.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows eligible voters in New York to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day at early voting or election day polling locations. To do this, a voter would fill out an affidavit form at the polling place, which serves as a temporary registration that becomes official only after election officials verify the voter's identity and eligibility using state and federal databases. If the information cannot be immediately verified, officials may still issue a voter ID number and accept the ballot, provided the voter meets other legal requirements. The bill requires election boards to offer this process at all early voting and election day sites while ensuring ballot secrecy and proper handling before the votes are counted.
Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.
Establishes the time period during which to file a claim for sexual harassment against the state in cases when a complaint was filed with a state or local agency.
Prohibits the sale of lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, bicycles with electric assist or limited use motorcycles unless such batteries are manufactured in accordance with certain standards and specifications; provides a civil penalty; authorizes district attorneys, county attorneys, and corporation counsel to have concurrent authority to seek the relief.
Requires micromobility devices, mopeds, and bicycles with electric assist to have a red tag attached to the charging cord which states to unplug when not in use.
Adds xylazine to the depressants designated as controlled substances with the exception of use in cattle or other nonhuman species if approved by the federal food and drug administration.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates the fees that large ships must pay to hire pilots for navigating into New York Harbor at Sandy Hook, Sands Point, and Execution Rocks. It establishes new pricing schedules that take effect annually starting in 2024, with costs increasing each year for vessels carrying more than 1,650 pilotage units. The changes apply to all commercial ships using these specific locations and are designed to reflect adjusted rates for pilot services over the next several years.
Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law and coverage for usual and customary costs for out-of-network health care service.
Establishes the clean fuel standard of 2024; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.
