Sen. Andrew Lanza

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits election officials from designating public school buildings as early voting locations. It amends election law to explicitly state that "no public school building shall be designated as an early polling location," while allowing schools to still serve as regular polling places under existing rules. The key change prevents schools from being used for early voting (e.g., during pre-election weekends), though they may remain options for in-person voting on Election Day if other requirements are met. This directly affects election administrators who select polling sites and school districts managing building access.

Relates to a state transportation plan; requires the commissioner of transportation to submit to the governor and the legislature long-range transportation plans and five-year capital plans.

Conforms the New York state college choice tuition savings program to the federal qualified tuition program so as to include savings for grades kindergarten through 12.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state transportation authority to continue funding and operating express bus routes connecting Staten Island's south shore communities (including Tottenville, Prince's Bay, and Rossville) to Manhattan business districts. It specifically requires the authority to take over two existing routes (X23 and X24) from Academy Bus Company starting in 2027, serving communities like Huguenot and Arden Heights. The bill mandates ongoing service for these routes without interruption, ensuring transportation access for residents in these specific Staten Island neighborhoods. It focuses on maintaining current transit infrastructure rather than creating new services or altering route structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts hospitals from the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax. It directly affects hospitals defined under New York's Public Health Law by removing their obligation to pay this specific tax. The key mechanism is adding a new exemption category ("any hospital") to Section 800 of the tax law, which previously applied the tax to certain entities like educational institutions. The exemption applies to all hospitals meeting the definition in Article 28 of the Public Health Law. This is a straightforward policy change modifying tax liability for hospitals.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 1593, would authorize the New York City Water Board to provide a 10% discount on water bills for eligible senior citizens and veterans. It directly affects NYC residents aged 65 or older and residents who served in the U.S. military with an honorable or general discharge. The discount applies to all water fees, rates, or charges, and the Water Board would create rules to manage the program. The bill does not specify funding sources or require legislative appropriation.

Requires milled roads within a city having a population of one million or more be paved over or resurfaced within seventy-two hours of such road being milled.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 2710, changes retirement rules for New York City police officers by reducing the required service time for full retirement benefits from 22 years to 20 years. It specifically applies to members of the New York City Police Pension Fund, allowing them to retire with full benefits after 20 years of service instead of the previous 22-year requirement. The bill amends three sections of the retirement law to update definitions, benefits, and eligibility, ensuring NYC police officers can access normal retirement benefits at the 20-year mark. This is a direct policy change affecting NYC police officers' retirement timelines, with no broader application to other public safety workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4185) changes penalties for drivers who flee an accident scene without reporting. It reclassifies the basic offense - leaving without exchanging information or reporting - as a class E felony (previously a misdemeanor), with fines of $1,000-$2,500. If the accident causes serious injury, it becomes a class E felony ($1,000-$5,000 fine); if it causes death, it becomes a class D felony ($2,000-$5,000 fine). The bill directly affects drivers who fail to stop and report after collisions, increasing penalties for this specific behavior.

Maddy summaryS 7083 prevents local governments (counties, cities, towns, or villages) from creating rules that restrict voting rights granted under state election law. It specifically prohibits municipalities from amending charters or passing local laws that would deny registration or voting access to people who qualify under state law. The bill adds two clear provisions to election law: one stating that only those with state-granted voting rights can vote in local elections, and another banning local actions that "abridge" voting rights. This directly affects voters who might otherwise face local barriers to voting and ensures municipal election rules align with state law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.