Provides that the payment of interest on an education loan and Roth IRA deposits shall be qualified withdrawals under the New York state college choice tuition savings program.
Requires an agency responding to a request for public employee disciplinary records to develop a policy to notify the public employee whose personal information is subject to the request.
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.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts to receive additional state building aid to help pay off debt from tax certiorari bonds used for school construction. To qualify, a district must have issued a bond with a total value higher than its general fund spending in the year before it started receiving bond money. The district must submit specific financial documents to the state commissioner to verify the debt and receive the aid, which is calculated based on a formula involving the district's building aid ratio and its debt payments. This change applies to debt service payments made starting in the 2023-2024 school year and continues for future years.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to create special reserve funds specifically for paying other post-employment benefits, such as healthcare, that employees are entitled to after leaving their jobs. The legislation defines these benefits and permits these entities to fund the reserves through budget appropriations, taxes, or transfers from existing funds, provided a public hearing is held before moving money. It also requires strict financial reporting and prohibits governing board members from using the funds for any purpose other than covering these specific post-employment obligations. Additionally, the bill repeals two existing legal sections and amends education law provisions regarding how costs are allocated to certain school districts.
Relates to repair reserve funds for municipal corporations, school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, district corporations and improvement districts.
Relates to the obligation of a pharmacy to properly dispense or refill a prescription for a drug or device, or a non-prescription drug or device regardless of the ethical, moral or religious beliefs of any employee of such pharmacy.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a sales tax exemption for specific school supplies purchased during a defined back-to-school period from late August to early September. The exemption applies to items such as computers under $3,000, art materials, and common classroom essentials like backpacks, notebooks, and pens. It directly benefits students, parents, and schools by reducing the cost of these necessary items when bought within the specified timeframe. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor; provides candidates be designated jointly either by the state committee or by petition; provides said petition will be valid only if it jointly designates both candidates.
Relates to the provision of regulatory information to small businesses through the establishment of a small business regulatory nexus by certain agencies.
