Sen. Robert Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 8078) changes the requirement for openable windows in new residential buildings. It allows new residential units - including converted non-residential buildings - to meet ventilation standards using mechanical systems that comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.1 (or updated versions) instead of requiring physically openable windows. The bill also prohibits local governments from enforcing openable window rules for buildings that meet these mechanical ventilation standards. It directly affects developers and builders of new residential properties in New York State. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's teacher scholarship program to expand eligibility and prioritize certain students. It requires applicants to have earned an undergraduate degree from a New York state college while residing in New York, maintained academic excellence, and commit to teaching full-time in New York public schools for five years. The bill gives preference for scholarship awards to students enrolled in public colleges (as defined by law), with remaining funds available for eligible students at private colleges. It directly affects graduate students pursuing teaching careers in New York state public schools. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.

Relates to the rate of interest used in the actuarial valuation of liabilities for the purpose of calculating contributions to the New York city employees' retirement system, the New York city teachers' retirement system, the police pension fund, subchapter two, the fire department pension fund, subchapter two and the board of education retirement system of such city by public employers and other obligors required to make employer contributions to such retirement systems, the crediting of special interest and additional interest and additional interest to members of such retirement systems, and the allowance of supplementary interest on the funds of such retirement systems; extends such provisions until June 30, 2029.

Establishes the interagency elder justice task force consisting of representatives of state agencies whose work involves elder justice to create greater collaboration and develop overarching strategies, systems, and programs with a goal of protecting older adults from abuse and mistreatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill restores a 20-year service requirement for full retirement benefits for New York City corrections officers and sanitation workers who were previously subject to a 22-year rule. It amends the retirement law to specify that these workers (classified as "New York city uniformed correction/sanitation revised plan members") qualify for normal retirement benefits after 20 years of service, rather than 22 years. The key mechanism is updating specific sections of the retirement law to replace the 22-year threshold with 20 years for these occupations. This change directly affects current and future city workers in these roles, allowing them to retire with full benefits after two decades of service. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Relates to eligibility for classification as permanent total disability; includes inability to perform the full range of sedentary work or approval for federal social security disability benefits as a result of a compensable accident or occupational disease as constituting permanent total disability.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Shawn MacKinnon on retiring after 30 years of service as a Senate staffer. It recognizes his roles including Secretary to the Senate Finance Committee, expertise in school funding, and mentorship, but contains no policy changes or mechanisms. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions and will be sent to him as a copy. It directly affects MacKinnon as the honoree, with no impact on legislation or constituents.

Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.

Prohibits the use of drilling fluids, brine and flowback water from gas or oil wells, pools, or fields on any highway for any purpose including but not limited to de-icing or dust suppression.