Asm. Matt Slater

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes April 26, 2026, as the date to observe the 249th anniversary of Sybil Ludington's historic ride during the American Revolutionary War. The resolution honors Ludington, a 16-year-old girl who rode 40 miles through the night in 1777 to warn militia forces about approaching British troops, and acknowledges her role in helping protect a Continental Army supply depot. The text notes that her actions were similar to those of other famous riders like Paul Revere, though she covered more distance, and highlights that her efforts helped prevent greater casualties and contributed to a militia victory. By adopting this resolution, the New York State Legislature formally pauses its proceedings to acknowledge this historical event and recognizes the contributions of women to New York's heritage.

Authorizes the presentation of a New York State Cold War Commemorative Medal for active duty during the period of September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991.

Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage systems. It directly affects businesses installing or using equipment that stores electricity for later use in non-residential buildings (like offices, factories, or warehouses) to provide heating, cooling, hot water, or electricity. The key provision exempts the retail sale and installation costs of this equipment, as well as electricity sales from businesses that own and install such systems on a customer's non-residential property under specific written agreements. The exemption applies to both the equipment itself and the electricity generated by it, aligning with existing tax law definitions for similar energy storage systems.

Maddy summaryBill A 8082 establishes a new retirement service credit for members of public retirement systems who have served as volunteer firefighters or emergency service personnel. Eligible members can receive one year of service credit for every five years of volunteer service, up to a maximum of three years of credit for fifteen years of service. To qualify, members must have at least five years of other credited service and pay a fee equivalent to three percent of their compensation for the twelve months prior to application, for each year of credited volunteer service. This credit can be applied towards special twenty or twenty-five year retirement plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-time energy price refund credit for New York state taxpayers who lived in the state during 2024 and meet specific income limits. Eligible residents receive between $150 and $400 depending on their filing status and income level, with higher amounts available for married couples and lower incomes. The credit is calculated based on 2024 tax information and will be issued as a refund or tax credit for the 2026 tax year. The legislation also ensures that any portion of the credit included in federal income will not be subject to New York state or local income tax.

Enacts the "NY broadband resiliency, public safety and quality act" to provide for oversight of the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband and voice over internet protocol service.

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for combat zone service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 19-member state task force to study racial and geographic disparities in food pricing between low-income and affluent communities. The task force will collect anonymized retailer data, conduct surveys, hold public hearings, and analyze factors like wholesale costs and benefit reimbursement timelines to identify price inequities. It must submit a final report with recommendations - including potential policy changes - within 18 months, after which the legislature must hold hearings and introduce implementing legislation within one session. The bill directly affects state agencies, retailers, and communities experiencing inflated food costs, focusing on factual analysis rather than immediate policy changes.

Establishes an annual food tax holiday exempting sales taxes on certain currently taxable food items, including hot and cold prepared foods intended for immediate consumption, and any other ready-to-eat item sold in a grocery store, deli or food counter, meals purchased at a restaurant including takeout and delivery orders, in November or December.