Sen. Shelley Mayer

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State's education laws to standardize the creation and funding of detailed site maps for school emergency response plans. It requires schools to produce digital and printable maps that include floor plans, aerial imagery, and specific labels for key locations like exits, hazardous materials, and security equipment, ensuring these files are compatible with law enforcement software. To support this, the legislation authorizes state funding for school districts to purchase these mapping services alongside other approved safety devices like metal detectors and security cameras. The bill also mandates that these maps be kept confidential and verified annually through walkthroughs to ensure accuracy for first responders.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the City of White Plains to sell or lease its former Galleria public parking garage to a private developer. The legislation allows the city to dispose of approximately 3.71 acres of land without holding a public auction, provided the buyer agrees to create a mixed-use project that includes affordable housing, public spaces, and adequate parking. The sale is intended to facilitate a new transit-oriented residential and commercial development on the site. Once signed into law, the city council can negotiate the specific terms of the deal directly with a chosen buyer.

Deems Anthony Varvaro to have died as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty so as to permit accidental death benefits to be awarded to his beneficiaries.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the legal authority for the city of New Rochelle to collect an occupancy tax on visitors until September 1, 2027. Previously, this specific tax power was set to expire earlier, but the legislation updates the expiration date in the state tax laws. The change allows the city to continue generating revenue from short-term stays without needing to seek further legislative approval before the new deadline. Once signed into law, the extension takes effect immediately and remains in place until the specified end date.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the village of Port Chester to create a residential parking permit program specifically for the Washington Park neighborhood to address overcrowding and safety issues. It allows the village to set permit fees and establish specific hours for parking restrictions while ensuring that at least 15% of parking spaces remain available for short-term visitors. The law also exempts vehicles registered to residents of other municipalities and excludes commercial streets from the permit requirements. Once signed into law, the village must hold a public hearing before adopting the final local ordinance to implement the system.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the area in the town of Harrison where a residential parking permit system can be implemented to address traffic congestion and safety hazards. It updates state vehicle laws to include new geographic boundaries, covering additional neighborhoods and specific streets beyond the previously authorized zones. The legislation also modifies a requirement that at least 15% of parking spaces within the permit area must be available for short-term use by nonresidents. Once signed into law, these changes immediately allow the town to issue permits in the newly designated locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the process for holding referendums in New York villages that schedule their local elections to coincide with the state general election. It mandates that any local laws or resolutions requiring a mandatory referendum must follow the procedures outlined in the Municipal Home Rule Law. Additionally, it specifies that actions subject to a permissive referendum will require a petition-driven vote under the same legal framework. These changes apply directly to village boards of trustees and ensure that voter approval processes remain consistent even when election dates are combined.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows attorneys licensed in New York State to serve as poll watchers at any polling place within the state, regardless of the specific city or county where they are located. The law maintains existing rules requiring poll watchers to be qualified voters and prohibits candidates from acting as watchers in the same election where they are running for office. By amending the election law, the legislation expands the pool of eligible individuals who can monitor elections while ensuring that candidates retain the right to visit polling places on election day.