Requires certain kratom products to include a warning label with disclosures including, but not limited to, that kratom may be addictive and to keep it out of reach of children.
Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security; relates to the authority of the office of information technology services to issue certain guidance relating thereto.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows unused funds in New York's climate investment account - collected from electricity customers through utility bills - to be returned directly to those customers. Specifically, any uncommitted funds collected via the "bill-as-you-go" system (where fees are added to monthly utility bills) must be credited back to ratepayer accounts by the end of each fiscal year. The bill modifies existing law to require this refund, ensuring customers who paid these climate-related fees receive the unused portion. It directly affects electricity customers who contributed to the climate investment account but did not have their funds fully allocated for climate projects. The change is a procedural adjustment to fund handling, not a new policy for climate initiatives.
Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 940 commemorates the 55th anniversary of the Kent Volunteer Fire Department (founded 1971), recognizing its 55 years of service providing fire protection, emergency medical response, and community safety in Kent, New York. The resolution, adopted by the New York Assembly, expresses legislative appreciation for the department's volunteer efforts and directs that a copy be sent to the fire department. It has no binding effect or policy changes, serving solely as a symbolic tribute to the department's history.
Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules, regulations and model policies regarding setback requirements for the siting of battery energy storage systems; requires minimum setback requirements for commercial energy storage systems, with a capacity of three megawatts or greater, of no less than seven hundred fifty feet from residential property and no less than three hundred feet from residential property located in a city with a population of one million or more inhabitants; requires public hearings prior to the approval of an application for a permit for such systems.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending the state constitution to require that only U.S. citizens may vote in elections. It would replace the current voting eligibility language with a specific provision stating "Only citizens shall be entitled to vote," while maintaining existing requirements that voters must be at least 18 years old and residents of the state and their local area for 30 days prior to an election. The key change directly affects voting eligibility by restricting the right to vote to citizens, removing any existing non-citizen voting provisions. If passed, this would be a constitutional change, not a temporary law, requiring approval through the standard amendment process.
Requires approval by 2/3 vote of membership of the senate and assembly voting separately to increase or decrease any tax rate, impose a new state tax, extend or delete existing state tax.
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.
Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.
Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Garden Club of Yorktown (founded in 1926), recognizing its century of service in beautifying public spaces, promoting native plants, and fostering community engagement through projects like native-plant gardens at Veteran Memorials Circle. The resolution, adopted by the New York Assembly, symbolically honors the club's contributions to horticulture, conservation, and civic enrichment in Yorktown. A copy of the resolution will be formally presented to the Garden Club as a gesture of appreciation from the state legislature.
