Asm. Steve Otis

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for granting tax exemptions to large development projects to include a specific evaluation of whether the project provides onsite child daycare facilities. It requires state agencies and public authorities to create a uniform policy that considers various factors, such as job creation, environmental impact, and revenue generation, before approving tax breaks. By adding daycare provision to the list of criteria, the legislation ensures that future tax exemptions are part of a broader assessment of a project's benefits to the community. The changes apply immediately to new projects but do not affect those already under review before the law takes effect.

Establishes the warehouse worker injury reduction program; requires employers to establish an injury reduction program designed to identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders among workers involved in performing manual materials handling tasks.

Establishes the climate change adaptation cost recovery program to require companies that have contributed significantly to the buildup of climate-warming greenhouse gases in the atmosphere to bear a share of the costs of needed infrastructure investments to adapt to climate change; mandates that projects funded by the program require compliance with prevailing wage requirements; requires that contracts for funded projects contain a provision that the structural iron and structural steel used or supplied in the performance of the contract or any subcontract thereto shall be produced or made in whole or substantial part in the United States, its territories or possessions; makes additional provisions; establishes the climate change adaptation fund.

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority to administer a program to provide grants or loans for the costs related to enabling switching residences with propane or fuel-oil heating systems to efficient electric heat pumps.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the rules for holding referendums in villages that choose to hold their elections on the same day as the general election. It specifies that if a local law or resolution requires a mandatory referendum, the process must follow the procedures outlined in the municipal home rule law. Additionally, it states that actions subject to a permissive referendum will be decided through a petition process as defined in the same law. The changes apply immediately to villages that have already established election dates aligned with general elections.

Prohibits the operation of NYC transit authority subways or trains without at least one conductor on board; requires a conductor on any subway or train operated by such authority whenever the subway or train has more than two cars attached to the engine.

Provides for the inclusion of a faculty or staff member on the board of trustees of community colleges elected by and from among the faculty and staff of the college.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the New York State Fashion Workers Act to regulate model management companies by requiring them to register with the state and follow specific operational rules. Companies managing models must provide detailed information about their ownership and pay fees or post a bond if they have more than five employees. The law also mandates that these companies provide clear, plain-language summaries of job terms to models and prohibits certain unfair practices like restrictive contracts. Additionally, it establishes specific complaint procedures and penalties for companies that fail to comply with these new registration and conduct requirements.

Establishes the New York child data protection act to protect minors from having their personal data accessed; provides exceptions in certain circumstances.