Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.
Establishes the homeowner protection program; provides that the department of law shall establish the homeowner protection program to ensure the availability of free housing counseling and legal services to homeowners for the purposes of mitigating threats to homeownership; provides that the department of law shall provide grants to eligible not-for-profit housing counseling organizations and legal services organizations to provide services under the program.
Prohibits state reimbursement of campaign and political committees, or legal defense funds, for payments made on behalf of the criminal or civil defense of a state employee.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of fuel oil, grade number four, in any building or facility within the state starting July 1, 2028. The law aims to reduce emissions by banning this specific type of heating fuel, though it allows local governments to pass stricter rules if they choose. The ban applies to all structures across the state, but the legislation does not specify alternative energy sources that must be used instead.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2024 as Gay Pride Month in New York State. It does not change any laws or create new rules, but rather serves as a formal recognition of LGBTQIA+ history and achievements. The resolution highlights significant milestones, such as the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising and recent legal victories for marriage equality and workplace protections. By adopting this measure, the legislature honors the community's contributions and acknowledges the ongoing work toward equality.
Enacts protections for private education loan borrowers and cosigners; requires certain notifications from creditors and debt collectors; prohibits acceleration; enacts provisions for cosigner release.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.
Enacts the "just energy transition act"; creates the just energy transition task force; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil-fueled power generation facilities and their sites by the year 2040.
Establishes the COVID-19 pandemic response study commission to conduct a study of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; provides for the repeal of such commission upon the completion of the commission's final report.
Prohibits conflicts of interest among board of elections employees; prevents a board of elections employee from remaining on the board of elections payroll while also a candidate for an office who has an election overseen by the board at which they are employed; allows for a member to remain on the board until 90 days before the general election if there is no primary for such office.
