Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Requires manufactured home park owners to provide a written justification for rent increases in excess of three percent of the current rent; provides that increases in costs to justify such rent increase for ordinary maintenance or repair to meet the warranty of habitability obligations must be shown to be necessary.

Requires the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring that the addition of, decertification of, or changes in the method of delivery of perinatal services by a general hospital be subject to an application under article 28 of the public health law that requires review and approval by the council.

Prevents the displacement of call center workers who provide call center services for the government in certain circumstances; provides protections for call center workers when contracts with call center contractors are terminated; requires new call center contractors to hire existing call center workers; protects collective bargaining agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits sellers of liquified petroleum gas from charging or misrepresenting specific fees related to delivery, usage, and storage. It directly affects consumers and gas suppliers by banning charges for unused gas, equipment repairs caused by seller malfunctions, and fees for terminating service under agreed-upon contract terms. The legislation also requires sellers to clearly describe every fee on customer bills and mandates rebates for any gas removed from a tank and resold by the seller. Additionally, the bill ensures that costs for meeting government or environmental regulations cannot be passed on to consumers through their bills.

Requires the owner or operator of a vessel to establish and maintain with the department evidence of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the amount of liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the General Municipal Law to clarify that regional planning councils, formed by collaborating local governments, are eligible to apply for federal and state grants. By amending existing statutes, the legislation explicitly defines these councils as agencies of political subdivisions for the specific purpose of grant eligibility, removing any ambiguity about their status. Local legislative bodies would continue to create these councils through resolutions that outline their terms of collaboration, while the change ensures they can access funding previously available to municipalities. The bill also includes a provision for its effective date and notes that it was substituted by another bill during its legislative process.

Extends eligibility for real property tax exemptions to veterans who served on a submarine or on classified missions during a period of war as documented by military service records.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows cannabis product distributors to choose between filing their tax returns quarterly or annually instead of being required to file every three months. Under the new rules, companies that opt for the annual schedule must submit their electronic tax filings by the 20th day of the month following December. The change applies specifically to distributors subject to the state's cannabis tax and aims to reduce the frequency of reporting for these businesses.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the community's history and achievements. It highlights key milestones such as the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and recent legal victories for LGBTQIA+ rights. The bill is purely ceremonial and affects only the state's official calendar and public recognition of the month.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes former Senator Neil D. Breslin as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The document highlights his extensive career in public service, including his 13 terms in the New York State Senate, his leadership roles in ethics and insurance committees, and his advocacy for vulnerable populations. It also lists specific laws he sponsored that improved access to healthcare and prescription drug coverage for New York residents. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to Senator Breslin to honor his contributions to the state.