Establishes a state SNAP minimum benefit program to provide a minimum amount of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits that is higher than the amount of federal SNAP benefits.
Regulates the use of unmanned aircrafts in the state; defines terms; authorizes permitted uses of unmanned aircrafts; restricts use of unmanned aircrafts; makes related provisions.
Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder; incorporates into law federal enforcement rules set forth in the federal mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008.
Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.
Maddy summaryBill A 2342 allows parking tickets to be served by first-class mail to vehicle owners, particularly when the operator is not present. If a notice is mailed to a post office box, the recipient is granted an additional sixty days to respond. The bill also establishes a process for waiving late fees if an owner did not timely receive a mailed ticket, provided they submit a notarized statement and pay the original fine. Additionally, it sets rules for the use of photographs in documenting parking violations, including requirements for review, limited use, privacy considerations, retention limits, and public signage.
Prohibits utility corporations from imposing late fees, interest, or penalties during an investigation by the commission; allows retroactive late fees, interest, or penalties if a determination is made in favor of such utility corporation; prohibits utility services from being terminated during an investigation by the commission; requires utility corporations to notify customers of investigations; requires notice to the general public; requires the public service commission to prepare reports on investigatory proceedings relating to gas, electric, and steam service.
Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires that hearings for traffic infractions (like speeding tickets) be held in person by default. It allows virtual attendance only if the driver or their lawyer specifically requests it. Drivers can also ask for a delay (adjournment) before the hearing or after it occurs if they provide a valid reason. The rule applies directly to people facing traffic violations who must attend hearings in person unless they opt for virtual participation. The bill takes effect 30 days after becoming law.
Establishes the office of census counts and provides for its powers and duties and the New York state census counts commission and provides for its powers and duties; establishes the offense of impersonation of a census enumerator; makes an appropriation therefor.
Provides that members of a mobile crisis team shall include any combination of behavioral health professionals, certified peer specialists, certified recovery peer advocates, credentialed family peer advocates, and credentialed youth peer advocates.
