Sen. Iwen Chu

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate June 2024 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the significant impact of the disease, noting that over 427,000 New Yorkers are affected and that it kills more people than breast and prostate cancer combined. By directing the Governor to proclaim this month, the legislature aims to increase public awareness and encourage further action against the disease. The text includes statistics on the rising number of cases, the high cost of care, and the challenges faced by caregivers and communities of color.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department, honoring its century of service to the community. The bill formally recognizes the department's history, which began in 1907 with volunteer horse-drawn units and evolved into a modern force serving approximately 30,000 residents. It acknowledges the department's growth from a single company to a multi-unit organization that responds to over 1,000 annual calls for fire and medical emergencies. The resolution expresses gratitude for the firefighters' dedication and directs a copy of the document to the department members.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new work opportunity tax credit for employers in New York who hire residents from specific targeted groups, such as individuals with barriers to employment. Under the proposed rules, eligible businesses can claim a tax credit of up to $500 per employee for qualified wages paid to these workers, provided they receive a certification from the state Department of Labor. The legislation limits the total amount of credits available to $30 million over its lifespan and prevents wages used for this credit from being counted toward other tax incentives. The program is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2027.

Establishes a Black Leadership Institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Black leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Black professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.

Relates to the purchase of zero-emission buses and the procurement of electric-powered buses, vehicles or other related equipment and infrastructure; requires public utilities to have infrastructure, capacity, facilities, and transmission and distribution systems needed to supply power for the charging of zero-emission buses; provides a tariff for charging of electric buses.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to create a specific symbol for products that are safe to compost. The department must develop this logo, compile a list of eligible items such as single-use food containers and compostable plastics, and establish rules with penalties for non-compliance. The law takes effect immediately to standardize how compostable materials are identified and regulated.

Enacts the "Nurse of Tomorrow Act" to provide for grants from the state commissioner of education to public and not-for-profit hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools and other entities for nurse recruitment, education and retention costs and activities as described herein.

Directs the department of education to establish and maintain a registry of historic libraries and museums in the state that have operated for over fifty years; lays out criteria; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that all private colleges and universities in the state provide free menstrual products in their commonly used restrooms. The law requires schools to stock these items at no cost to students, ensuring access within school buildings. It applies specifically to private institutions rather than public ones and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Establishes a half-credit course in financial education delivered by means of a comprehensive financial literacy program for all pupils in grades nine, ten, eleven or twelve.