Expands the powers of the New York state division of housing and community renewal and supervising agencies and modifies the obligations of certain New York state funded housing providers.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to public works and certain construction projects performed under private contract and paid for with public funds.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires incarcerated individuals in New York state correctional facilities to be paid for labor performed, setting a minimum standard of at least half the state's minimum wage. It directly affects people held in state and local prisons who work in facility operations, community programs, or nonprofit volunteer roles. Key provisions mandate compensation for all work described in the law, including kitchen duties, maintenance, and specialized facility tasks, with pay calculated based on minimum wage standards. The law updates multiple correction law sections to ensure all such labor is compensated fairly, replacing previous unpaid or low-wage labor practices.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows retired members of the New York State Legislature who live in New York to request special license plates displaying "Retired NYS Legislator." To qualify, applicants must annually apply to the DMV, pay the standard registration fee plus a $25 annual service charge, and verify their retired status. The bill requires a $6,000 surety bond for plate production unless 200+ orders are received upfront, with the service charges funding plate development through a dedicated state fund. It does not change existing laws but adds a new plate option for eligible retired legislators.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-approved program for nonpartisan poll monitors in New York elections. Civic organizations (groups focused on voter education and election integrity) and ballot issue committees (groups promoting specific ballot measures) can appoint up to two monitors per polling place, but must first get approval from the State Board of Elections. To qualify, organizations must prove they've maintained a New York office for over a year, provide voter rights training materials, and have monitors sign a pledge to remain nonpartisan. The State Board must approve or deny applications 32-45 days before an election, with limited appeal options. The program aims to provide independent oversight of polling places while ensuring monitors follow strict neutrality rules.
Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.
Lowers the voting age to 16 years; requires that students receive education in civics and be given the opportunity to register to vote in the classroom.
Creates parity for incarcerated individual telephone services for international calls to family members outside continental United States, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam or Central Northern Mariana Islands by requiring identical restrictions on the duration or number of phone calls and use of unit or facility phones made available to incarcerated individuals who are calling family members who are not outside continental United States, Canada, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam or Central Northern Mariana Islands.
Directs payment of certain internet sales and use taxes into the central business district tolling capital lockbox fund partially dedicated for the MTA to be made without appropriation.
Maddy summaryThis bill gives the New York City Council new authority to oversee the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). It requires NYCHA to produce regular reports on its operations - including Section 8 housing programs - to the Council upon request, specifying details like report content, deadlines, and distribution. The Council must pass a local law to define these reporting requirements, and copies must also go to the city's housing commissioner. Additionally, the bill amends the city charter to mandate annual Council hearings reviewing NYCHA's service goals, performance, and management efficiency.
