Sen. John Liu

Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this state be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce such container; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for certain rules governing the New York City School Construction Authority from 2024 to 2028. The key provision allows the authority to award construction contracts without adhering to specific sections of the general municipal law, a flexibility that was previously set to end in 2024. By updating the expiration timeline in the administrative code, the legislation ensures these operational exemptions remain in effect for five additional years. The measure directly impacts the authority's ability to manage school construction projects and affects the contractors bidding on those projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2024 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor these individuals and instructs officials to send copies of the resolution to each inductee. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the service of the listed veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2023 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directly affects the specific individuals listed in the text, who are honored for their military service in various branches of the armed forces. The key mechanism is a ceremonial pause in legislative proceedings to salute these veterans, followed by the official transmission of the resolution to each inductee. This measure serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 22nd as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" to honor military veterans and raise awareness about suicide prevention. By amending the state's executive law, it adds this new observance to the existing list of official commemorative days recognized in New York. The legislation requires no special actions from individuals or organizations, serving primarily as a formal acknowledgment of the issue within the state calendar.

Requires child protective services to orally and in writing disclose certain information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation; requires such oral and written disclosure to contain certain information regarding the rights of the person under investigation.

Amends the definitions of diagnostic pharmaceuticals, topical therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension as they relate to the certification to use therapeutic drugs in the practice of optometry.

Maddy summaryThis bill would remove the $2.75 congestion surcharge currently applied to trips taken in or to New York City's congestion zone by traditional medallion taxicabs. The legislation specifically targets for-hire vehicles that operate under existing taxi regulations, excluding ride-sharing services and other non-medallion vehicles from this change. By eliminating this fee, the bill aims to reduce the cost of taxi rides within the designated area, though it does not alter surcharges for other transportation types like pool vehicles or ride-hail apps.

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Requires that subpoenas issued relating to election matters be served with a separate informational sheet that summarizes why the subpoena has been issued.