Asm. Karl Brabenec

Maddy summaryThis bill changes when county election committees must hold their annual organizational meeting. Instead of meeting on a fixed date (September 17), committees must wait until one day after the June primary results are officially certified, with a maximum deadline of October 6. It directly affects county committees responsible for local election administration, ensuring they convene only after primary results are confirmed but before the October deadline. The existing committee continues to operate until the new meeting concludes.

Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.

Directs the board to submit a recommendation regarding the central business district toll amounts to the legislature and also to recommend a privacy risk plan.

Requires local child protective services to notify appropriate military personnel when a member of the armed forces is the subject of a report of child abuse or maltreatment; allows military law enforcement personnel to inquire of local child protective services whether any member of the armed forces is the subject of an indicated report on file with the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax deduction for taxpayers who pay for required college course supplies (like textbooks or lab materials). It allows a deduction equal to 25% of these expenses in 2001, increasing to 50% in 2002, 75% in 2003, and 100% for all years after 2003. The deduction applies only to taxpayers who do not claim a separate credit for college expenses under another tax provision. It directly affects college students' families or individuals who pay for these mandatory supplies out of pocket.

Directs the public service commission in consultation with NYSERDA to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation within nine months after the effective date and every four years thereafter.

Relates to allowing a physically disabled surviving spouse who was married to an enhanced STAR qualifying individual to continue to receive the exemption even if the surviving spouse is not sixty-two years of age.

Provides that the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" shall be the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide; directs the commissioner of general services to establish a protocol for the flying of such flag.

Requires the reinstatement of certain officers and employees of the city of New York who were dismissed from employment due to a COVID-19 vaccine requirement including retirees, vested members and members terminated without a one-year limit on return.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $1,000 tax credit for taxpayers who must replace tires damaged by potholes on state or local roads. It directly affects vehicle owners who incur costs from pothole-related tire failures, reducing their income tax liability by up to $1,000 per year. To claim the credit, taxpayers must provide proof of the pothole damage to the tax commissioner, and any unused portion of the credit may be carried forward as an overpayment. The credit applies to taxable years starting January 1, 2025, and is limited to one replacement per vehicle.