Asm. Michael Benedetto

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the "Vote in Peace Act," restricts electioneering activities on polling place property and within a 100-foot radius of designated entrances. It prohibits individuals from campaigning, displaying political signs, or consuming alcohol while polls are open in these specific areas. Additionally, the legislation requires that any changes to polling place entrances or exits be clearly marked and only permitted to improve accessibility for people with disabilities or address public safety emergencies. The act also mandates that the American flag remain displayed throughout the election and protects voter information materials from being defaced.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for employers leaving the state workers' compensation insurance fund by requiring them to provide a 30-day written notice before their insurance contract is cancelled. Under the new provisions, the fund must file a notice of cancellation at least ten days prior to the effective date, and the contract remains active until ten days after that filing occurs. Additionally, any new insurance policy an employer secures with a private company cannot take effect until the cancellation of their state fund contract is officially finalized. The legislation also allows for an immediate cancellation date if an employer provides proof that their new insurance coverage is already in place.

Establishes the New York state public health care option program to provide a comprehensive and affordable health care insurance option for all residents of this state; establishes the New York state public health care option program fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill lowers the sales tax on tickets for combative sports events in the state from 8.5% to 3%. It directly affects organizers of events such as mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and other fighting competitions, while explicitly excluding professional or amateur boxing, sparring, and wrestling. The law also reduces the tax on revenue from broadcasting and digital streaming for these events to 3%, with a cap of $50,000 per match. These changes apply immediately to any taxes collected on or after the bill's effective date.

Requires micromobility devices, mopeds, and bicycles with electric assist to have a red tag attached to the charging cord which states to unplug when not in use.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for specific rules governing the New York City School Construction Authority from June 2024 to June 2028. The primary change allows the authority to award construction contracts between July 1, 1989, and the new end date without being subject to certain provisions of the General Municipal Law. Additionally, the bill renews a provision that exempts these contracts from specific civil service requirements, ensuring the authority can continue operating under these conditions until 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for a specific education law provision to July 1, 2029. The provision allows boards of cooperative educational services to provide services to school districts located in other states. By amending the existing statute, the legislation simply updates the expiration date without changing the core rules governing these cross-state educational partnerships. The change ensures that the current framework for such services remains in effect for an additional five years.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the legal authority for Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to lease real property from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2029. It allows these regional educational service agencies to continue entering into private lease agreements for facilities under the same conditions established in previous years. The legislation ensures that any leases signed before the expiration date remain valid and cannot be altered or cancelled due to the law ending. The changes apply only to new contracts initiated after the bill becomes effective, leaving existing agreements unaffected.

Relates to annual professional performance reviews of teachers and principals; establishes an optional system of annual professional performance review plans; repeals provisions relating to streamlined removal procedures for teachers rated ineffective.