Enacts the "NY broadband resiliency, public safety and quality act" to provide for oversight of the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband and voice over internet protocol service.
Requires hotels and motels to maintain a roster of guests, including their photo identifications, for five years and security footage for ninety days; restricts the use of hourly rates at hotels and motels; increases penalties therefor.
Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a constitutional process for citizens to remove statewide elected officials through a recall petition. It would allow registered voters to initiate a recall by filing an affidavit with a stated reason (not reviewed for validity) and gathering signatures equal to 12% of the previous election vote for the office, with at least 2,000 signatures from each congressional district. If enough signatures are certified, a recall election must be held 70-80 days later (or consolidated with the next general election), where a majority vote to remove the official. If removed, a successor is elected by plurality; the removed official cannot run again, and no new recall can occur for six months. The bill creates new constitutional language and requires the legislature to set procedures for petitions, elections, and costs.
Requires the governor and senior state officers to appear before the legislature as requested by the legislature to publicly explain actions and answer questions.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to establish clear rules for filling vacancies in federal elected offices, primarily affecting U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring before July 1st of the final year of a term, to be held 70-80 days after the governor’s proclamation, and specifies that Senate vacancies must be filled by temporary appointment until a designated date (e.g., January 3rd following the next even-numbered year). If a special election isn’t held as required, the vacancy is filled at the next general election. These changes ensure consistent timelines for federal office vacancies while aligning with existing election schedules.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to explicitly allow the legislature to authorize "pool-selling without profit" - meaning community or social betting pools (like those for sports events) where organizers don't take a cut. It directly affects individuals or groups organizing such non-commercial betting pools by creating a legal pathway for them. The key provision adds this specific exception to the constitutional ban on gambling, requiring the legislature to pass laws governing these non-profit pools. It does not authorize commercial gambling or change existing rules for state lotteries, horse racing betting, or casinos.
Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government.
Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a New York State program allowing small businesses (with 1-100 employees) to offer employees a payroll-deducted savings option for child and dependent care expenses. Employees can contribute pre-tax income through their employer’s payroll system, with contributions limited to IRS Section 125/129 guidelines. Businesses must set up a payroll arrangement for employees to enroll, choose contribution amounts (as a percentage or fixed dollar amount), and allow annual enrollment changes. The program is administered by the state comptroller and labor commissioner, aiming to provide a low-cost, portable savings tool for small business employees.
