Sen. Mario Mattera

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Halesite Fire District to apply for a real property tax exemption for specific land it owns in Huntington. The law authorizes the town assessor to review the application as if it were filed on time, even though it was submitted late for the 2022-2023 tax year. If the town board approves the request, the district could receive a refund of any taxes already paid and have related fines or penalties cancelled.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends four individuals - Michael Philip Pitre, Michael Susinno, Shane McCoy, and John McPartland - for receiving Liberty Medals, the highest individual honor from the New York State Senate. The resolution recognizes their heroic actions on June 23, 2024, when they risked their safety to rescue a woman whose car caught fire after a collision in Northport, Long Island. The text details how the men worked together to remove the victim from the burning vehicle and apply pressure to stop her bleeding, ultimately saving her life. By passing this resolution, the Senate acknowledges their spontaneous bravery and humanitarian efforts without imposing any new laws or policy changes.

Establishes certain protections related to the receipt of compensation for advising or assisting with veterans' benefits matters, including penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Smithtown to receive a retroactive exemption from real property taxes for a specific parcel of land. The legislation allows the town assessor to process the church's application for the 2023-2024 tax year as if it had been filed on time, provided the church meets standard eligibility requirements. If the exemption is approved, the church may receive a refund for any taxes already paid on that property, along with the cancellation of any associated fines or penalties. The law takes effect immediately upon signing and applies only to the designated address in the town of Smithtown.

Designates the Nassau-Suffolk transportation coordinating committee as the metropolitan planning organization for Long Island; provides for the withdrawal of the Nassau-Suffolk coordinating committee from the New York Metropolitan transportation council.

Provides for medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital.

Deems Anthony Varvaro to have died as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty so as to permit accidental death benefits to be awarded to his beneficiaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares a retirement application submitted by Cynthia Adam on behalf of her late husband, Paul C. Adam, as timely filed despite it being submitted years after the deadline. The legislation specifically addresses the conversion of his service retirement benefits to accidental death benefits related to the 2001 World Trade Center disaster. By retroactively accepting the September 2018 filing, the law ensures that the family can receive the appropriate benefits without penalty. All costs associated with implementing this change are to be covered by the state of New York.

Enacts the credit for rural energy infrastructure act of 2025, to provide tax credits for certain activities expanding energy infrastructure into unserved rural areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Town of Huntington to claim a specific piece of real property from the state by one year. It allows the town seven years from the act's effective date to apply for the land and make improvements, rather than the previous six-year limit. If the town fails to apply or complete improvements within this new timeframe, the property will automatically revert to state ownership. The legislation directly affects the Town of Huntington and the state commissioner of transportation by modifying the timeline for this land transfer.