Provides an option for beneficiaries of NYC transit authority members to receive a lump sum equal to the pension reserve where a member who is eligible for a service retirement dies prior to filing for retirement.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of New Windsor in Orange County to impose a five percent tax on overnight stays at hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. The tax applies to temporary guests but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least ninety consecutive days. Revenue collected from the tax would go into the town's general fund and can be used for any lawful purpose. The legislation also outlines how the tax will be collected, who is responsible for paying it, and the procedures for appealing assessments. The measure is set to expire three years after it takes effect.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates state election laws to change when the Electoral College meets and how they send their official vote certificates. It moves the meeting date to the Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December and requires the state to send vote documents using the fastest available method rather than just registered mail. The law also specifies exactly where copies of the certificates must be sent, including to the President, the state board, the national archivist, and a federal court judge. Additionally, it clarifies that electors must vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidates nominated by their own political party. These changes align the state's procedures with federal requirements for conducting the presidential election.
Authorizes the village of Greenwood Lake, county of Orange to allow golf carts on certain streets under the exclusive control and jurisdiction of such village.
Maddy summaryThis bill adds Moodna Creek in Orange County to the official list of state major creeks. By including the creek in the definition of inland waterways, the legislation makes it eligible for waterfront revitalization programs. The change updates the Executive Law to recognize Moodna Creek alongside other existing creeks that qualify for these initiatives. This adjustment is administrative in nature and does not create new funding or alter existing regulations beyond expanding the scope of eligible waterways.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires unlicensed self-help practitioners to inform clients about potential risks associated with their services and to create safety plans for high-risk activities. It defines self-help practitioners as individuals offering financial, spiritual, or educational guidance for personal improvement in exchange for payment, while explicitly exempting licensed professionals. Under the new rules, practitioners must provide contracts in large print that clearly list dangers such as physical injury, psychological harm, or death from activities like sweat lodge ceremonies, hypnosis, and strength exercises. Additionally, the bill mandates that these practitioners share their credentials, offer clear refund policies, and ensure licensed medical professionals are available when physical risks are expected. Violations of these disclosure and safety requirements could result in civil penalties of up to $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses.
Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed; provides insurers cannot require access to genetic testing results and cannot take adverse action against someone for not providing genetic testing results.
Establishes an indirect source review for heavy distribution warehouse operations; requires the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study regarding zero-emissions zones.
Subjects to taxation the possessory interest of a private individual or corporation which uses real property owned by the United States or the state, except for real property owned by public authorities, for business purposes; excludes private property where the use is for a concession available to the general public located on property, such as parks, available for the use of the general public.
Maddy summaryThis bill would generally stop liquor stores from selling alcohol to customers who are sitting inside their cars. The main rule is that a store cannot make such a sale unless it has a specific license allowing it to sell alcohol for take-out. This change directly affects retail alcohol sellers and consumers who might currently buy drinks while seated in vehicles. The law would take effect 30 days after it is officially passed.
