Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; provides for the purpose of such association, and its use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.
Requires certain labeling to be used to indicate the safety dates and quality dates of food products; requires the department of agriculture and markets to educate consumers about such provisions.
Provides that no individual or entity shall be charged a central business district toll during any period of strike by an employee organization, work stoppage or declared state of emergency that causes a stoppage for more than twenty-four hours or significant delays of any metropolitan transportation authority, metro north commuter railroad, New York city transit authority, or Long Island railroad services.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally expresses the Nassau County Legislature's condolences to the family of Police Officer Patricia Espinosa, who died in a car accident on January 31, 2026. The document honors her life and service by noting her background as a former correctional officer who joined the Nassau County Police Department in 2017 and worked in the Elmont precinct. It highlights her community involvement, including her roles with the Hispanic Society and youth mentorship programs, before officially pausing legislative business to mourn her passing. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the tribute be sent to Officer Espinosa's family.
Relates to improper employer practices relating to the continuation of pay, vacation and health care benefits; relates to eligible employees for retirement plans; relates to compensation items in disputed agreements.
Establishes a defined contribution plan for all non-civil service appointees and elected officials of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are not yet vested in a state retirement system or who are hired after the effective date of this section; authorizes elected officials to join such defined contribution plan; defines terms; provides for contributions to such defined contribution plan; authorizes the promulgation of any necessary rules and regulations.
Provides that for members of a public pension or retirement system, accrued benefits shall not be diminished or impaired except as authorized and prescribed by the legislature.
Prohibits the governor from preventing or inhibiting state agency cooperation with the federal government for the purposes of immigration enforcement; prohibits state agencies from preventing or inhibiting collaboration with federal agencies for the purposes of federal immigration enforcement.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a mandatory defined contribution retirement program for New York elected officials who first join a public retirement system on or after April 1, 2026. It requires these officials to participate in the program, replacing traditional pension accrual with employer contributions of 4% of wages plus matching up to 3%, while participants cannot earn retirement credits under other systems. The program, administered through existing public retirement systems, includes death benefits based on years of service (1-3 years' salary) and prohibits revoking enrollment. It applies exclusively to elected officials meeting the 2026 entry date, not all public employees.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1358) adds a religious exemption to school vaccination requirements in New York State. It allows children whose parents hold "genuine and sincere religious beliefs" opposing vaccinations to attend school without providing immunization certificates. The bill modifies public health law to remove the certificate requirement for these children and requires health providers to report immunization status for exempt students. It directly affects families seeking religious exemptions for school enrollment, while maintaining existing school notification procedures for non-exempt children. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
