Sen. Liz Krueger

Maddy summaryThis bill updates reporting rules for small nonprofits and other groups that hire lobbyists to influence government decisions. It sets higher financial thresholds for when these groups must file reports, requiring bi-monthly filings from lobbyists and semi-annual filings from clients only if they expect to spend over $10,000 or $5,000 respectively. The legislation also adjusts registration fees, waiving the initial fee for smaller expenditures while maintaining a $200 fee for subsequent filings in a two-year cycle. Additionally, late filing penalties are capped at $25 per day for new filers and $10 per day for those who have filed before. These changes aim to reduce the administrative burden on smaller organizations while maintaining transparency for larger lobbying activities.

Requires social media influencers to disclose when they share on social media that they are being paid by a campaign; authorizes the state board of elections to promulgate certain regulations.

Repeals the requirement that the senate vote to confirm the appointment of certain chief executive officers within a certain time period; amends certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Decreases the frequency of lock-down drills in schools; directs that such drills shall be implemented with a trauma-informed approach; permits parents to opt their children out of such drills.

Requires hospitals and residential health care facilities to implement a pressure ulcer prevention program; directs the commissioner of health to report on current reimbursement options to reduce pressure ulcers; provides for the establishment of a pressure ulcer prevention center of excellence.

Authorizes the department of taxation and finance to disclose certain information to the department of environmental conservation or the New York state energy research and development authority for the purpose of implementing the New York state climate leadership and community protection act.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jillian Hanesworth and Augustus Clarke for winning the 2024 Sports Emmy Award in the Short Film category. The bill formally recognizes their work on the film "Still Here," which highlights the resilience of Buffalo following the 2022 mass shooting and blizzard. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. The measure serves as a public commendation of their specific contribution to the NFL 360 series rather than altering any laws or policies.

Relates to unlawful tenancies under the emergency tenant protection act of 1974; prohibits owners from entering or renewing leases where such owner has reason to know that such tenant will not occupy the housing accommodation as his or her primary residence.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits how smart access systems can be used in Class A multiple dwellings and restricts the personal data these systems can collect from tenants, owners, and guests. It requires that entry systems include a physical backup like a key fob or card, provides tenants with free keys and up to four additional ones for guests or employees, and mandates a non-electronic entry option for those with religious preferences. The legislation also caps the cost of replacing lost digital keys at twenty-five dollars and prohibits the installation of new biometric systems, such as fingerprint or facial scanners, for three years. Additionally, the bill defines exactly what information can be gathered, allowing only data necessary for access and security, such as names, unit numbers, and timestamps, while banning the collection of sensitive biometric identifiers for new installations.

Requires each institution within the state university of New York and the city university of New York offering in-person student instruction to have at least one vending machine making emergency contraception available for purchase.