Ensures that construction and fabrication done off of a public work site for specific use only in a public work project be compensated at the prevailing wage rate.
Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.
Establishes the COVID-19 pandemic response study commission to conduct a study of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; provides for the repeal of such commission upon the completion of the commission's final report.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and private construction owners to immediately pay for materials that have been delivered, accepted, and meet quality standards, rather than withholding those funds. It limits the percentage of progress payments that owners or contractors can hold back to a maximum of five percent, or ten percent only if specific bonding requirements are not met. Additionally, the law mandates that contractors must pay subcontractors within seven days of receiving payment from the owner, with interest accruing on any late payments. These changes aim to ensure that suppliers and laborers receive timely compensation for work and goods provided on construction projects.
Establishes the biometric privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.
Establishes the nutrient inactivant application permit to allow for the use of products used for controlling phosphorus levels in lakes or ponds to prevent and inhibit harmful algal blooms.
Provides that members of a retirement system who retire from such system and later rejoin the retirement system are reinstated with the same rights, benefits and privileges they had prior to retirement.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new twenty-five year retirement option for firefighters working for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs, allowing them to retire after completing twenty-five years of service. Under this plan, eligible employees can choose to retire with a pension equal to half of their final average salary, which includes their own contributions and additional benefits for service beyond the twenty-five-year mark. The legislation also counts prior service with other organized fire departments toward the required twenty-five years and permits current employees to elect this new plan within one year of its effective date.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State education laws to allow high school districts to include students as non-voting members on their school boards. It clarifies that these student representatives can attend public meetings and participate in discussions but cannot vote, receive payment, or access closed executive sessions. The law provides several methods for selecting these students, such as election by the student body or selection by the principal, while requiring that chosen students have attended the school for at least one year. Additionally, the bill repeals previous sections of the education law to remove outdated provisions related to student board membership.
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.
