Maddy summaryBill A 1103 requires the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to review its current laws and policies regarding free or reduced-cost hunting and fishing licenses. The DEC will consult with the Conservation Fund Advisory Board during this process. Upon completion, the DEC Commissioner must submit the review's findings to the Governor and legislative leaders. This submission will also include an analysis of the financial impact on the Conservation Fund if more individuals or groups were to receive these special licenses.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the possession and sale of pistol converters and convertible pistols. It defines a "convertible pistol" as a semi-automatic pistol with a specific trigger bar design that can be easily converted into a machine-gun using common household tools (like screwdrivers or pliers), excluding most modern firearms. The law makes selling or disposing of such pistols a class D felony, with limited exceptions for military personnel, police officers, and licensed gun dealers acting within their duties. The bill directly affects gun owners, sellers, and manufacturers by banning these specific devices and firearms.
Requires that a health care provider who administers an immunization to a person nineteen years of age or older must report such information to the department of health or to the New York city citywide immunization registry unless the person receiving the immunization objects to such reporting.
Requires that when a complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the uniform fire prevention and building code or a local code which results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order.
Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment for a conviction that was subsequently decriminalized; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; repeals certain provisions relating thereto.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses in New York to clearly disclose the total price of goods or services - including all mandatory fees - at the time of advertising or offering a product. It defines "mandatory fees" as those required to complete a purchase (like default charges or non-avoidable add-ons), while excluding taxes, delivery fees based on consumer choice, or optional add-ons. Businesses must display this total price prominently using noticeable formatting (e.g., font size, placement) to prevent misleading consumers. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 per intentional violation, with enforcement by the Attorney General or affected consumers.
Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.
Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Establishes a tax credit for same-sex couples who purchased residential property in the state prior to the legalization of same-sex marriage, were prohibited from recording the deed as tenants by the entirety, and who re-record the deed to reflect a change in status from tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenants by the entirety; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Prohibits the trade of farmed fur products if any of the fur was sourced from an animal that was raised, maintained, kept, or housed for all or part of its life on a fur farm.