Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.
Relates to human-relevant research funding for scientific testing on animals to promote human-relevant research alternatives to scientific animal testing and establishes the promoting ethical testing solutions fund.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical contributions and cultural significance of Arab Americans within the state, noting that New York is home to over 300,000 individuals from diverse Arab backgrounds. By directing copies of the resolution to the governor and several advocacy organizations, the measure seeks to raise public awareness and promote recognition of this community's heritage.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through April 20, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be passed. It authorizes the comptroller to pay salaries for state employees, cover essential non-personal expenses like supplies and utilities, and settle outstanding bills for approved contracts and capital projects. The legislation allocates specific amounts to cover personal services, general state charges, and various operational liabilities incurred during this short interim period.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, until April 16, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be finalized. The money is allocated to pay state employees' salaries, cover essential business expenses, and fund approved contracts and grants for various departments. Specific amounts are set aside for personal services, non-personal operational costs, and capital projects to ensure that government functions continue without interruption during this short period.
Relates to parole eligibility for certain incarcerated persons age fifty-five or older if they have served at least fifteen years of their sentence or sentences.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows cities with populations of one million or more to levy taxes on ground-floor commercial spaces that have been empty for at least six months. The tax rate is capped at $2,000 per square foot annually and can vary by neighborhood, with revenues going directly to the city's general fund. To prevent punishing businesses undergoing renovations, the law excludes properties where construction documents for alterations have been filed from being considered vacant until the work is complete or a year has passed. Local governments will determine specific definitions, filing requirements, and payment schedules, while owners can appeal tax assessments through the state's Article 78 process.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides emergency funding to the state government to cover essential expenses from April 1, 2026, through April 14, 2026, while waiting for the full annual budget to be finalized. The money is allocated to state departments, agencies, and the judiciary to pay employee salaries, benefits, and operational costs such as utilities and services. Specifically, it authorizes the comptroller to release funds for personal services like payroll and non-personal services including general state charges and aid to localities. This temporary measure ensures that government operations continue smoothly during a short gap in the fiscal year without requiring new legislation.
Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an affected employee, whistleblower, representative organization or an organizational deputy to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.
Relates to the establishment of a single computerized state DNA identification index; requires municipalities to expunge any DNA record stored in a municipal DNA identification index.
