Maddy summaryThis bill defines a "noncompliant state agency" as one failing to meet specific deadlines for submitting contracts with not-for-profit organizations to the attorney general. It requires agencies that miss deadlines to submit monthly reports detailing delayed contracts, reasons for delays, corrective steps, and estimated completion dates - publicly posting these reports online. Agencies must also provide similar reports to nonprofits and submit detailed six-month improvement plans to state leaders, outlining how they will fix contracting delays. Additionally, the bill clarifies that temporary "written directives" allowing nonprofits to continue services during negotiations must specify payment terms and interest for late payments.
Sen. Pete Harckham
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill allows animal rescue groups and shelters (like humane societies and adoption organizations) to implant microchips in dogs and cats they care for, unless the animal already has one. It requires these groups to update contact information linked to each microchip, including the adopter's details and current owner info for lost animals. The law applies to tax-exempt organizations registered with the state that provide animals for adoption. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, workforce and senior housing.
Enacts the "Renewable Capitol act"; requires the office of general services, in consultation with the power authority of the state of New York, to ensure that all operations that power, heat or cool the empire state plaza complex shall entirely use renewable energy systems; requires the office of general services to establish an advisory committee to advise the office of general services on the preparation, design and content of a plan for the use of renewable energy systems.
Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products.
Establishes the "clean fuel standard of 2026"; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.
Establishes a civil remedy for the protection of animals denied proper care by creating a special proceeding in the supreme court that will hold owners and caretakers liable if such animals under their care are mistreated.
Enacts "Tucker's law"; removes the provision that provides that any term of imprisonment for a violation of aggravated cruelty to animals may not exceed two years.
Maddy summaryS 1664 provides officers from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) with access to live scan fingerprinting systems. This change allows SPCA officers to independently complete arrests by taking fingerprints using this technology. The bill directly affects SPCA officers and individuals they arrest, enabling these officers to process arrests without needing assistance from other law enforcement agencies for fingerprinting.
Relates to an individual's right to request a hearing regarding an unemployment insurance benefits claim; provides such a hearing can be requested if benefits or a written notice of determination denying their claim are not received within thirty days of providing all required information.