Provides that elections to fill an increased number of seats on a school board will be conducted at the first annual meeting after the meeting during which number of seats was increased.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Education Law to change the qualifications for certain appointed positions on the boards of trustees for the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY). It stipulates that individuals appointed by the Governor to the SUNY board cannot also be paid employees serving at the pleasure of the Governor. Similarly, for the CUNY board, those appointed by the Governor or the Mayor of New York City cannot also be paid employees serving at their pleasure. This measure applies to trustees appointed on or after the bill's effective date.
Maddy summaryBill S 374 expands existing state lobbying laws to include efforts aimed at influencing the nomination or confirmation of individuals to state offices, particularly those requiring Senate approval. It mandates that anyone lobbying for or against such appointments must register as a lobbyist. These registered lobbyists will then be required to publicly disclose their identity, spending, and specific activities related to these nominations and confirmations. This ensures that attempts to influence who fills state positions are subject to the same disclosure rules as other lobbying efforts.
Maddy summaryBill S 5432 increases various disability benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers injured in the line of duty. It doubles the weekly permanent total disability benefit from $600 to $1200 and raises the maximum combined earnings and benefits for severely injured volunteers from $800 to $1600. The bill also significantly increases temporary total disability benefits, setting a rate of $650 per week for injuries from July 2021 to June 2025, and $800 per week for injuries occurring after July 2025. These adjustments aim to provide enhanced financial support to volunteers experiencing disabilities from their service.
Relates to authorizing the payment of costs, up to eighty dollars, of diapers for an eligible child two years of age or younger for children receiving safety net assistance.
Maddy summaryBill S 8135 expands the eligibility for World Trade Center (WTC)-related benefits to include certain employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility. It amends the retirement and social security law by adding these workers to the definition of those who "participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations." This change allows these specific employees to qualify for WTC-related benefits. The bill takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to September 11, 2001.
Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.
Requires insurance carriers to provide access to underwriting models or granular claim data to the department of financial services to evaluate underwriting practices and risk assessment methodologies.
Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000 in 2027 and thereafter.
Requires the department of labor to provide a document on workplace rights to any minor seeking working papers and to make such document available in other languages and to school officials who issue working papers.
