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.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a mandatory licensing system for fiscal intermediaries, which are organizations that manage payments and services for individuals receiving state medical assistance. Effective April 1, 2026, these entities must obtain a license from the state commissioner to operate, with a one-time application fee of $10,000 and a review process that evaluates the applicant's character, competence, and compliance history. The legislation also requires licensed intermediaries to submit detailed annual reports on costs, service areas, and personal assistant employment, while creating a confidential registry to track personal assistants for oversight purposes. Additionally, the bill repeals previous definitions and provisions related to fiscal intermediaries to align the law with these new requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts in New York to include high school students as non-voting members on their local school boards. Under the new rules, districts must create a process to select at least one student, typically a senior who has attended the school for at least one year, to serve in this role. The student member can attend public board meetings and participate in discussions but cannot vote, attend closed executive sessions, or receive payment for their service. The legislation also clarifies how students in districts with multiple high schools should be selected to ensure fair representation.
Provides for crediting of time spent as a provisional appointee for promotional examinations and eligibility for appointment from the resulting eligible lists.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands consumer protection laws to ban false or misleading environmental marketing claims made by businesses. It specifically targets deceptive tactics like "paltering," where truthful details create a false overall impression, and vague "net zero" assertions that lack clear data on emissions or rely heavily on offsets. The law applies to any public communication, including ads and labels, and allows consumers to sue without needing to prove they suffered a financial loss. Companies must substantiate their environmental assertions with concrete plans and accurate reporting to avoid violating these new rules.
Modifies the order in which candidates appear on the ballot; requires that offices shall be listed on the ballot in descending order based on the size of the electorate and requires certain federal offices to be listed before state, county or local offices.
Provides for a working families tax credit; directs quarterly prepayment of the credit; provides for a sliding reduction in the credit for incomes which exceed a certain threshold.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for a law that requires contractors debarred from federal projects under the Davis-Bacon Act to also be banned from state public works projects. The key provision adds three years to the current timeline, ensuring that these debarment rules remain in effect until nine years after the original act took force. While the main restrictions will eventually lapse, contractors who are currently ineligible to bid on state contracts will remain banned as long as they appear on the federal list of debarred entities. The law applies only to future public projects and does not affect contracts that were already issued before the extension.
Implements the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement binding the state of New York and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. ("NYSCOPBA"), representing members of the collective negotiating unit designated as the Security Services Unit for the period covering April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends existing laws to allow local governments to waive certain zoning and designation requirements for specific small-scale housing projects. It directly affects municipalities and developers working on rehabilitation or conservation of existing buildings, as well as the construction of up to four-unit dwellings. Under the new rules, officials can bypass standard area designation and land use procedures for projects involving up to 90 federally financed units intended for the elderly or persons with disabilities, provided no change in land use occurs. The legislation also permits municipalities to sell such properties to qualified buyers without following typical land disposition standards, streamlining the process for these targeted housing initiatives.
