Provides that when a court of appeals judge recuses themselves from sitting in or taking part in the decision, action, claim, matter, motion or proceeding, a replacement shall be chosen on a rotating basis, based on seniority, of the next available appellate division judge.
Directs the New York state energy and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.
Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults; provides that local law enforcement agencies notify the division of criminal justice services about missing adults; provides that such division shall issue an alert about such missing adult.
Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
Directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a report on the benefits and implementation of geothermal energy.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to admit evidence of a defendant's prior sexual offenses in current sexual offense trials, provided the evidence helps prove motive, intent, or identity. It requires prosecutors to share details about these prior acts with the defense at least fifteen days before the trial begins. The law also mandates that judges ensure the value of this evidence outweighs any unfair prejudice to the defendant before allowing it. By defining specific crimes as "sexual offenses," the bill clarifies which prior acts are eligible for admission under these new rules.
Enacts the college student suicide prevention act to provide for policies, guidelines and training opportunities to effectively and appropriately prevent student suicide, intervene in crisis situations, and support college communities in postvention.
Authorizes the state university of New York at Stony Brook to lease certain lands for the purpose of developing a facility to support research and development to address the national semiconductor chip shortage and related environmental sustainability issues.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Giuseppe T. Rosini, a firefighter from the Wading River Fire District, to receive retroactive Tier II retirement status instead of the Tier VI status he currently holds. To qualify, Rosini must submit a written request to the state comptroller within one year of the law taking effect, and the fire district will cover all associated past service costs. The legislation does not require Rosini to refund any retirement contributions he has already made.
Relates to distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients; removes the word "congressional" from distinctive plates; provides for the reissuance of plates to persons assigned distinctive plates for medal of honor recipients.
