Relates to the election by certain counties to withdraw from the metropolitan commuter transportation district; permits the counties of Orange and Rockland to make such election.
Maddy summaryBill A 8438 permits the sewage-works corporation in the Town of Tuxedo to place a lien on real property. This applies to homeowners in Tuxedo whose sewage bills remain unpaid for one calendar year from the first missed payment. The bill outlines that such a lien would be filed with the county and enforced under existing lien law, though it would not take priority over other security interests on the property. The corporation has one year to file the lien after the default period and must notify the affected homeowner.
Permits local boards of education to enter into contracts with a drive-sharing network of persons for reimbursement of transportation expenses for the conveyance of pupils residing in such school districts; authorizes the commissioner of education to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations; outlines certain requirements to which the local board of education shall adhere; makes related provisions.
Expands the crime of aggravated assault upon a police officer or a peace officer by removing the requirement that such injury be caused by a dangerous or deadly instrument.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes a seasonal exemption that previously limited state liability for injuries caused by defects in state highways to the period between May 15 and November 15. It now holds the state liable year-round for damages resulting from such defects on highways maintained under the commissioner's system. The change applies to all state-maintained roads but excludes liability for defects in bridges outside state control. People injured by highway defects can now seek compensation regardless of the season.
Creates a tax credit for businesses that develop a "college to work" program, paying the tuition of individuals in exchange for the individual committing to work for the business after the individual's graduation from an institution of higher learning; provides the tax credit shall be for twenty-five percent of the individual's tuition expenses not to exceed five thousand dollars.
Increases the amount of money a public retirement system retiree may earn in a position of public service in the year 2025 and thereafter to $100,000.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4344) provides free access to New York State parks and public campsites for active volunteer firefighters (as defined in General Municipal Law §215) and enrolled members of volunteer ambulance services (as defined in Public Health Law Article 30). It amends existing law to add these groups to the list of residents who can use state recreational facilities without paying fees, under the same terms as the general public. The policy change directly affects eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance service members statewide who use these facilities. The provision becomes effective 120 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking authorized for implementation.
Establishes the shovel-ready housing program under which certain municipalities, at their option, may pre-authorize parcels of property for the construction of housing; establishes a shovel-ready community tax rebate for taxpayers residing in municipalities that opt-in to the shovel-ready housing program; provides for annual apportionment to municipalities that have certified participation in the shovel-ready housing program.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires election commissioners and key staff at county election boards to complete mandatory training. New commissioners must finish a 30-hour initial course within six months of appointment, while all staff must complete a 3-hour annual refresher by June 1 each year. The state board of elections will develop the curriculum and provide training, including web-based options. Failure to complete training results in the state board notifying the county legislature, city council, and local party chair.
