Sen. Mario Mattera

Directs the public service commission to conduct a full cost benefit analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of renewable energy systems in the state of New York and to compare such directly with other methods of electricity generation; makes certain changes relating to greenhouse gas emissions limits.

Adds a person with a disability who has their primary residence in a special needs trust, or a property owner who has a tenant with a disability whose lease provides them with a life interest in the property as long as the tenant remains in residence as eligible for a real property tax exemption pursuant to section 459-c of the real property tax law.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends William Parmenter for receiving the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate's highest individual honor. The measure recognizes his heroic actions during a maritime rescue in July 2024, where he used his emergency medical training to treat a bleeding victim found at sea. As a member of the Suffolk County Police Department and a former Coast Guard member, Parmenter applied tourniquets to save a life before coordinating with rescue services for the victim's evacuation. The bill serves as an official acknowledgment of his bravery and humanitarian efforts rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing vehicle laws to create a specific penalty for anyone who interferes with the transport of a repossessed vehicle once the repossession process is complete. It defines repossession as complete when the vehicle is connected to a tow truck, moved, or under the control of the repossession agent. Under the new provision, interfering with the vehicle's transport to a storage facility, auction, or dealer would result in a fine of up to $250. The bill also clarifies definitions for "collateral" and "repossessor" and outlines current notification requirements for law enforcement and vehicle owners.

Adds xylazine to the depressants designated as controlled substances with the exception of use in cattle or other nonhuman species if approved by the federal food and drug administration.

Permits the widow of Luis Palermo to apply for a World Trade Center related accidental death benefit for participation in the rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations as a member of the Nassau county police department.

Enacts provisions governing the transition of control of certain homeowners' associations; requires owner election of board members upon the occurrence of certain events, including the conveyance of title to 90% of the parcels in the community.

Provides that a minor from six to sixteen years being absent from full time day instruction for the purpose of sounding "Taps" at a military honors funeral held in this state for a deceased veteran shall be excused from school.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates the installation of working smoke detectors in shared areas like hallways, lobbies, and stairwells of multi-unit apartment buildings. It applies to most multi-family residences but excludes properties managed by public housing authorities that already meet federal safety standards. The law requires these alarms to be audible in common spaces and allows for battery-operated devices. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a failure to install these detectors does not breach property warranties or void fire insurance policies.

Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.