Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick

Maddy summaryNew York's bill A 10317 designates Cabernet Franc as the state's official red wine grape, effective immediately. This symbolic designation does not change any laws affecting wine production, sales, or industry regulations. It formally recognizes Cabernet Franc as the representative red wine grape for New York State, replacing any prior designation under state law. The bill has no practical impact on winemakers, consumers, or state policy beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Provides a tax credit for sales or rentals of agricultural assets to emerging farmers; requires the commissioner of agriculture and markets to implement a plan for certification of eligible taxpayers with respect thereto.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to establish clear rules for filling vacancies in federal elected offices, primarily affecting U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring before July 1st of the final year of a term, to be held 70-80 days after the governor’s proclamation, and specifies that Senate vacancies must be filled by temporary appointment until a designated date (e.g., January 3rd following the next even-numbered year). If a special election isn’t held as required, the vacancy is filled at the next general election. These changes ensure consistent timelines for federal office vacancies while aligning with existing election schedules.

Maddy summaryThis bill would exempt the first $100,000 of an individual's private pension income from state income tax. It applies to regular pension payments from retirement plans based on prior employment, such as 401(k)s or IRAs, for people aged 59.5 or older. Married couples filing jointly would calculate the exemption as if they filed separately. The bill increases the state tax exclusion for pension income from $20,000 to $100,000 annually.

Creates a New York state route 878, Nassau Expressway study to evaluate the costs of completing the construction of state route 878 in Nassau and Queens counties; makes related provisions.

Creates the real property regulatory impacts act; provides that the owner of any real property may bring an action against the state whenever the application of any state statute, rule or regulation to such property causes a diminution in value of fifty percent or more.

Provides that a sponsoring agency must make a presentation at a public hearing before a residential facility for the disabled may be placed in a municipality.

Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level; establishes various exemptions from New York's sales and use tax; provides for a sales tax exemption for housekeeping supplies and for ready-to-eat foods.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New York City's estate tax, which was levied on property inherited after someone's death. It directly affects individuals who receive inherited assets, as the tax would no longer apply to those estates. The bill removes Article 26 of the city's tax law and amends related administrative code provisions to eliminate references to the repealed tax. The repeal takes immediate effect upon enactment. This is a straightforward policy change that eliminates an existing tax obligation.

Establishes the New York state equine industry board, to advise and make recommendations to the state agencies on state government plans, policies and programs affecting all aspects of equine industry, and in such areas as its experience and studies may indicate to be appropriate.