Asm. Jarett Gandolfo

Maddy summaryThis bill grants Eileen Saumell retroactive service credit in New York's Teachers' Retirement System for her 10-year employment (1994-2004) with Nassau County's Demonstration Project, a non-participating employer. It requires her to apply within one year of the bill's effective date and forfeits any benefits or contributions she previously held with the United Jewish Appeal Retirement Plan. Nassau County bears all costs for this retroactive credit. The bill applies exclusively to Eileen Saumell and does not create a general policy change for other teachers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners and operators of large cell towers (called "macro cell tower sites") in New York to install backup power systems capable of keeping towers running for at least 72 hours during power outages. The backup must use renewable energy, fuel cells, or energy storage, but existing towers with backup power do not need immediate upgrades until their current system requires replacement. It specifically applies to large outdoor towers providing wide-area service, excluding small cell systems or rooftop installations. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans the TikTok application and website from all state-issued electronic devices, including government phones, laptops, and internet-capable equipment. It directly affects state employees, contractors, and any entity working with state agencies when using state-owned or leased devices. The law prohibits both downloading TikTok and accessing its website on these devices, with immediate effect. This policy change applies to all state agencies and their contracted partners without exception.

Excludes the five state-run veterans homes from assessments on their gross receipts received from all patient care services and other operating income; directs the Commissioner of Health to apply to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services for any necessary waivers pursuant to federal law and regulation.

Establishes the reclaimed asphalt pavement pilot program for the purpose of utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement in the construction or improvement of state and municipal highways or bridges.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires transit authorities and their subsidiaries to ensure accessible buses (wheelchair-friendly) are available within a three-mile service area of any bus line. It mandates that 65% of all regularly operated buses must be accessible, achieved by requiring all newly purchased, leased, or brought-into-service buses (except those for temporary shortages) to be accessible until the 65% threshold is met. The law directly affects public transit agencies like the MTA, ensuring better access for transportation-disabled riders, including wheelchair users, on fixed-route bus services. Key provisions include the 65% accessibility target and the 3-mile service area requirement for accessible buses.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases New York State's earned income tax credit (EITC) for tax returns filed in 2025 and later, raising the credit percentage from 30% to 45% of the federal EITC amount. It directly affects low-to-moderate income workers and families who qualify for the state EITC, primarily those with children or who meet income thresholds. The bill adds new payment options: small credits ($200 or less) are paid as a lump sum, medium credits ($200-$2,400) as three quarterly payments, and larger credits ($2,400+) as monthly installments. The changes take effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025, and are implemented through updated tax law provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates tax-advantaged savings accounts for small businesses, allowing them to deduct contributions (up to 10% of prior year's gross profits) and receive tax-free distributions during qualifying economic hardship. It directly affects eligible small businesses with 25 or fewer average full-time employees and under $250,000 annual net income. Key provisions include requiring hardship distributions to fund worker hiring or job retention, setting annual limits on qualified distributions, and mandating reinvestment plans for hardship withdrawals. The tax exemptions for contributions and qualified distributions begin in 2025, with penalties for misusing funds.

Allows reservists who have served or who are currently serving in the United States armed forces to be eligible for 2.5 points on civil service examinations.