Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.
Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting eight to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.
Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the standard period of probable usefulness for zero-emission school buses from twelve years to eight years. The change directly affects school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, and county vocational education boards by altering how long these vehicles are counted for financial and leasing purposes. Specifically, the legislation shortens the maximum lease term for these buses and adjusts the timeframe used to calculate state aid for capital expenses related to their purchase or lease. Additionally, it updates the assumed amortization period for debt service associated with zero-emission buses and related infrastructure like charging stations.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes standards and funding rules for social model adult day services designed for elderly individuals with physical or cognitive impairments. It directs the state director to create regulations covering staffing, admission criteria, and safety inspections, while also requiring training on recognizing elder abuse. The legislation sets up a funding system where the state provides grants to non-profit and local agencies to cover up to 75% of program costs, with higher support available for financially needy providers. Additionally, it clarifies that these funds cannot replace existing services or be used for people already covered by other government programs.
Directs the state commission of correction to promulgate rules and regulations for strip searches in correctional facilities which at a minimum include a requirement that no fewer than two staff members shall be present for any strip search.
Establishes the people with disabilities access to programs commission to examine, evaluate and make recommendations for new laws with respect to how the state should streamline eligibility requirements and processes for its programs and services to assist people with disabilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a formal definition for "noncompliant state agencies" and creates a reporting system to track their progress in managing contracts with not-for-profit corporations. Under the new rules, an agency is considered noncompliant if it fails to submit renewal contracts to the attorney general within required timeframes or does not fully execute contracts before they start. Noncompliant agencies must submit monthly reports detailing their delays and corrective actions to the state comptroller, the legislature, and the affected not-for-profit organizations, with all reports made public on agency websites. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any written directives allowing services to begin before a contract is finalized must include a payment schedule and a warning that late payments will incur interest.
Maddy summaryThis New York bill removes adultery from the state's list of criminal offenses, meaning individuals will no longer face criminal penalties for having an extramarital affair. By repealing section 255.17 of the penal law, the legislation eliminates the legal ability for prosecutors to charge people with this crime in court. The change takes effect immediately upon signing and applies to all adults in New York State who might have been subject to these charges.
Relates to participation by individuals with disabilities with respect to state employment and state contracts; requires contractors to report to state agencies regarding the utilization and participation of work on both service and commodity contracts by a person with a disability; requires such state agencies to report to the office of general services and the office of general services to report to the state procurement council, governor, comptroller and the legislature.
Establishes the power plant tax assessment challenge reserve fund to prevent increases in the Northport-East Northport union free school district's real property tax levy and/or tax rate resulting from decreases in revenue or taxes or a significant shift in tax liability due to a tax certiorari settlement or judgment; defines terms; makes related provisions.
