Establishes the independent office of the child advocate to ensure the protection and promotion of the rights of children in the care of any state agency or local social services district.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all new teachers and school administrators applying for certification after January 1, 2026, to complete approved training on childhood trauma's impact on child development and learning. It also mandates that current school administrators and special education administrators complete this training by January 1, 2026. The training must be provided by department-approved institutions or included in district professional development programs. This applies to classroom teachers, teaching assistants, school supervisors, and administrators in public schools. The law aims to equip educators with skills to support students affected by trauma.
Prohibits the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses.
Repeals the rebates for stock transfer tax paid; dedicates funds of the stock transfer tax fund and stock transfer incentive fund to various funds; establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program.
Relates to enacting the "NYCHA HVAC repair act"; provides for the heating and cooling of properties including dwelling units owned by the New York city housing authority through the installation of geothermal or air source heat pumps and for the replacement of lighting on New York city housing authority property with LED bulbs.
Alters tax exemption programs for the development of new and affordable housing; defines "initial construction period" and "extended construction period"; makes related changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new progressive income tax structure for high earners in New York, replacing current tax brackets. It directly affects New York residents with significant taxable income, particularly those earning above $17,000 annually for single filers (with higher thresholds for married couples). The key mechanism uses tiered tax rates that increase as income rises - starting at 4% for lower incomes and reaching up to 24% for earnings over $20 million. The bill amends existing tax law to implement these rates, which apply to taxable years beginning in 2023 through 2027 and will be adjusted for 2028 onward.
Relates to unlawful strikes by public employees; provides for the settlement of certain disputes relating to terms and conditions of employment of certain transit and transportation authorities.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3823) creates a pre-approved list system for appointing receivers and managing agents in New York City foreclosure cases involving residential properties. It requires the city’s housing agency to submit a list of qualified professionals to the court, after which judges can only appoint individuals from that list. The law applies specifically to New York City (population over 1 million) and removes the notice requirement for motions seeking receiver appointments under certain mortgages. This changes how courts select managers for properties during foreclosure proceedings, ensuring only pre-vetted individuals handle these cases. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Enacts the HIRE NY act to provide zero interest loans through the urban development corporation for hiring by micro-businesses with fewer than five employees.
