Clarifies the definition of "community bank institution"; expands eligible deposits to a community bank institution under the community bank deposit program; requires an annual report by the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance of the efficacy of the community bank deposit program.
Establishes a reproductive health services training and education grant program to ensure health care providers receive adequate training in abortion care.
Relates to the obligation of a pharmacy to properly dispense or refill a prescription for a drug or device, or a non-prescription drug or device regardless of the ethical, moral or religious beliefs of any employee of such pharmacy.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments in Minnesota to offer a full exemption from real property taxes to combat veterans who are 100% permanently disabled due to their military service. It also extends this benefit to the unmarried surviving spouses of these veterans. Under the new rules, local authorities can choose to grant this 100% tax break regardless of any existing maximum exemption limits set by local laws. The exemption would apply to property assessments prepared on or after January 1, 2023.
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 creates a sales tax exemption for specific school supplies purchased during a defined back-to-school period from late August to early September. The exemption applies to items such as computers under $3,000, art materials, and common classroom essentials like backpacks, notebooks, and pens. It directly benefits students, parents, and schools by reducing the cost of these necessary items when bought within the specified timeframe. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor; provides candidates be designated jointly either by the state committee or by petition; provides said petition will be valid only if it jointly designates both candidates.
Authorizes the beneficiaries of a member of the state and local employees' retirement system who dies after filing a retirement application to choose pension benefits rather than a death benefit.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage deer and bear populations in the state until December 31, 2027. Under the new provisions, the department can set hunting seasons, bag limits, and special permits for both species based on population levels and habitat conditions. The legislation also allows for additional deer management permits in specific areas where the department determines extra harvest is needed to balance the herd with available food and range. These changes update existing rules that were previously set to expire earlier, ensuring continued regulatory flexibility for wildlife management.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Department of Environmental Conservation's authority to manage scallop fisheries until December 31, 2027. Under this provision, the department can continue to set rules for scallop fishing, including size limits, catch quotas, seasonal closures, and gear restrictions. The changes apply to anyone involved in the scallop industry and take effect immediately upon signing.
