Sen. Robert Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and service of Officer Jose Colon, a retired NYPD officer who recently passed away. It formally acknowledges his career in the U.S. Army and his two decades of police work, including his response to the September 11 attacks and his continued service in the Brewster Police Department. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to mourn his death and instructs that a copy of the document be sent to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate June 2024 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the significant impact of the disease, noting that over 427,000 New Yorkers are affected and that it kills more people than breast and prostate cancer combined. By directing the Governor to proclaim this month, the legislature aims to increase public awareness and encourage further action against the disease. The text includes statistics on the rising number of cases, the high cost of care, and the challenges faced by caregivers and communities of color.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department, honoring its century of service to the community. The bill formally recognizes the department's history, which began in 1907 with volunteer horse-drawn units and evolved into a modern force serving approximately 30,000 residents. It acknowledges the department's growth from a single company to a multi-unit organization that responds to over 1,000 annual calls for fire and medical emergencies. The resolution expresses gratitude for the firefighters' dedication and directs a copy of the document to the department members.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the Lead-Based Paint Right to Know Act, requires real estate agents in New York to disclose lead-based paint test reports during residential property transactions. It mandates that sellers or their agents provide inspection results for homes built before 1978, ensuring buyers have access to information about potential lead hazards before purchasing. The legislation also requires these specific inspection reports to be added to a state health registry, making lead data available to future renters and buyers. By standardizing this disclosure process, the bill aims to prevent lead poisoning and protect public health without altering existing responsibilities for property condition or liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill addresses employment contracts for school bus workers in New York City, which is the only city in the state with at least one million residents. It specifically targets agreements between these workers and the Department of Education within that large city. The legislation was referred to the New York City Education committee and later reported to the Finance committee for further review. No specific changes to the contracts or new provisions are detailed in the available text, so the bill's exact impact on contract terms remains unclear.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires correctional facilities to improve substance abuse programs for inmates whose first language is not English. To achieve this, the commissioner must ensure these individuals can understand and complete the programs by hiring bilingual staff, translating materials, and creating targeted initiatives. The law gives the commissioner flexibility to use various strategies after consulting with addiction services officials. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Relates to the New York State medical indemnity fund account payments; extends provisions relating to payments from the New York state medical indemnity fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new work opportunity tax credit for employers in New York who hire residents from specific targeted groups, such as individuals with barriers to employment. Under the proposed rules, eligible businesses can claim a tax credit of up to $500 per employee for qualified wages paid to these workers, provided they receive a certification from the state Department of Labor. The legislation limits the total amount of credits available to $30 million over its lifespan and prevents wages used for this credit from being counted toward other tax incentives. The program is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2027.

Expands eligibility for loans and grants pursuant to the resilient retrofits loan and grant program for private sewer repairs and upgrades; establishes the resilient retrofits loan and grant fund.

Enacts the "homebuyer renovation property tax exemption act" to grant an exemption of up to fifteen thousand dollars from taxation levied by or on behalf of any county, city, town, village or school district in which such residential property is located for a period of five years from the date of purchase of the property; defines "primary residential property".