Sen. Dean Murray

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state health commissioner to create a temporary workgroup focused on blood clots and pulmonary embolisms. The group will include healthcare providers, patients, family members, and advocates, with members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. Its main tasks are to study how common these conditions are, review current data collection methods, and develop recommendations for better patient care and risk detection. The workgroup must submit its final report within one year, after which the health department will publish the suggestions online. The bill includes provisions for reimbursing members' travel expenses but does not provide a salary for their service.

Establishes the clean fuel standard of 2024; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the surgical devocalization of dogs and cats, commonly known as "debarking" or "silencing," to specific medical situations. It mandates that such procedures can only be performed by licensed veterinarians and must be medically necessary to treat illness, injury, or congenital abnormalities that cause pain or threaten the animal's life. The law requires veterinarians to document the medical justification for any procedure and establishes penalties, including fines and license revocation, for unauthorized or unnecessary surgeries. Additionally, the bill authorizes state commissioners to create enforcement rules and sets the law's effective date ninety days after passage.

Requires a caller making a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the central registry to leave their name and contact information; prohibits the office of children and family services from releasing information identifying a person who made such a report.

Provides that the superintendent of financial services shall establish standards for hurricane windstorm deductibles, creating uniformity in the operation of such deductibles with respect to the triggering event.

Prevents the displacement of call center workers who provide call center services for the government in certain circumstances; provides protections for call center workers when contracts with call center contractors are terminated; requires new call center contractors to hire existing call center workers; protects collective bargaining agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands state funding for public library construction in New York by increasing the maximum aid amount from 75% to 90% of project costs for libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities. To qualify for this higher funding level, libraries must provide documentation showing that the project addresses specific community needs, such as high poverty rates or low graduation rates, and that the library lacks the financial capacity to cover at least 25% of the expenses. The legislation also repeals previous provisions related to economically distressed communities and extends the deadline for completing certain projects delayed by the state's COVID-19 emergency.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the community's history and achievements. It highlights key milestones such as the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and recent legal victories for LGBTQIA+ rights. The bill is purely ceremonial and affects only the state's official calendar and public recognition of the month.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes former Senator Neil D. Breslin as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The document highlights his extensive career in public service, including his 13 terms in the New York State Senate, his leadership roles in ethics and insurance committees, and his advocacy for vulnerable populations. It also lists specific laws he sponsored that improved access to healthcare and prescription drug coverage for New York residents. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to Senator Breslin to honor his contributions to the state.