Asm. Karl Brabenec

Relates to property tax exemptions for nonprofit organizations; allows for nonprofit organizations to file an application for an exemption with the assessor no later than the taxable status date applicable to the following year's assessment roll where such nonprofit organization has purchased property after the taxable status date but prior to the levy of taxes.

Maddy summaryNew York's bill A 10317 designates Cabernet Franc as the state's official red wine grape, effective immediately. This symbolic designation does not change any laws affecting wine production, sales, or industry regulations. It formally recognizes Cabernet Franc as the representative red wine grape for New York State, replacing any prior designation under state law. The bill has no practical impact on winemakers, consumers, or state policy beyond this ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York City police officers who previously worked as traffic enforcement agents to count that prior service toward their retirement benefits. Officers must pay the equivalent of what they would have contributed to the pension fund if they had started as police officers from the beginning. The provision applies only to those hired as traffic enforcement agents before July 1, 2009, before transferring to the police force. It ensures prior service is recognized without requiring additional employment periods.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a voluntary contribution option on New York's personal income tax returns, allowing taxpayers to donate any whole dollar amount to the Disability Care Providers Fund. The fund, managed by state tax and finance officials, collects these contributions (which do not reduce a taxpayer's state tax liability) and uses the money exclusively to support disability care providers as defined in New York's mental hygiene law. Annual reports detail how funds are spent, including recipient names, amounts awarded, and purposes. The bill directly affects taxpayers who choose to contribute and disability care providers receiving funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local school districts and municipalities to set their own speed limits near schools. It specifies that school speed limits can be as low as 15 mph for up to 1,320 feet along highways passing school entrances or exits. The bill amends vehicle and traffic laws to give these local entities authority to establish and maintain such limits, replacing the previous state-level standard for school zones. It does not change the general 55 mph speed limit elsewhere, only clarifies local control for school areas.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the terms of office of members of the legislature to four years and limit the terms of office a member of the legislature may serve.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows any city, town, or village in New York to set lower speed limits on their local roads (excluding state or county highways) through local law. It sets a minimum of 25 mph for most roads and 15 mph for school zones near schools, with school limits applying only within 1,320 feet of school entrances. The law enables communities to adjust speed limits based on local safety needs without requiring state approval. It does not change existing speed limits above 55 mph or apply to state-maintained roads.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 947) honoring Eugene Cummings for earning the Eagle Scout rank - the highest achievement in Scouts BSA, earned by only about 5% of Scouts. It recognizes his community service project, which involved building a kayak and canoe storage rack at Mountain Lake Park in Warwick, New York, after 150 hours of work including fundraising and volunteer coordination. The resolution formally congratulates him on this achievement and directs that a copy be sent to him. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws or people beyond this specific recognition.

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.

Directs the commissioner of education to develop curriculum for firearm safety classes in schools; provides for schools to be able to provide firearm safety instruction which can be used to obtain a hunting license.