Creates the New York city parks construction authority and transfers the powers and duties relating to financing, construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.
Requires the commissioner of education to establish and enforce rules and regulations to incorporate at least a three credit course devoted to the instructional techniques necessary for effective literacy instruction which shall include delivering structured, systematic, explicit, evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading for prospective teachers.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's public health law to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as 62+ years old) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing programs. It requires that funding and housing development initiatives specifically address the needs of seniors, with grant applications and allocations prioritizing accessible housing and services for this group. The policy change ensures seniors are formally recognized in eligibility criteria for housing support, directing state funds toward their housing stability and community-based services.
Maddy summaryS 5355 allows retired New York state legislators residing in New York to request special license plates displaying "Retired NYS Legislator." To qualify, applicants must verify their retired status and pay the standard vehicle registration fee plus a $25 annual service charge. The bill requires a $6,000 financial guarantee for plate production unless 200+ orders are received upfront, with fees funding a dedicated plate development fund. This procedural bill directly affects retired state legislators who choose to apply for these distinctive plates.
Provides for the allocation of monies for dental health services in the medicaid managed care program, the child health insurance program and the family health plus program.
Maddy summaryS 5163 amends New York's Executive Law to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on "status as a person with a prior conviction" in employment, licensing, and training programs. The bill adds this protected category to existing anti-discrimination provisions, making it unlawful for employers, licensing agencies, employment agencies, or labor organizations to refuse hiring, discharge, or discriminate against individuals with prior convictions in compensation, terms, or conditions of employment. It also prohibits discriminatory statements, advertisements, or inquiries related to this status, except where justified by a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy change directly affects job seekers and workers with criminal records seeking employment opportunities across New York State.
Requires the director of information technology services to undertake a detailed study of the comparative qualities of cloud computing services and state data center operations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New York City district and school leadership teams to include at least one student representative. District teams must appoint a high school student (selected by the community superintendent), while school teams must appoint a student (selected by the team's chair). The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, mandating schools to implement these appointments through updated rules. It directly affects NYC public school districts and their leadership structures by formally integrating student representation into decision-making bodies.
Requires an "X" gender marker to be included in documents that request that a person identify their gender or sex utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to submit a 20-year capital needs assessment to the Capital Program Review Board every five years, starting October 1, 2029. The assessment must detail long-term infrastructure investments like system rebuilding, expansion, and agency-specific capital needs over the next two decades. It specifies the document should include projected trends and network implications but is non-binding, serving only as informational guidance for the MTA’s planning. The MTA chair must certify the assessment, which will be entered into the Review Board’s permanent records.
