Authorizes the use of body imaging scanning equipment in local correctional facilities for the screening of visitors in addition to incarcerated individuals.
Provides for a working families tax credit; directs quarterly prepayment of the credit; provides for a sliding reduction in the credit for incomes which exceed a certain threshold.
Relates to establishing the state of New York public bank to use the state's depository assets to generate additional benefit for the people and the economy of the state.
Requires domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training for the licensing of nail specialty, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology.
Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.
Increases the income thresholds for eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions; applies to any local law, resolution or ordinance amended or adopted on and after the effective date of this act.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides state funding to cities, towns, villages, or fire districts where tax-exempt property (like schools or government buildings) makes up over 35% of total property value, as this reduces local tax revenue. The state will pay eligible areas a sum based on two equal parts: 50% distributed by population proportion and 50% based on each area's share of tax-exempt property value. Payments require annual budget appropriations and apply to property assessments after the bill's effective date. It directly affects local governments struggling with revenue shortfalls due to high concentrations of tax-exempt land.
Permits the commissioner of motor vehicles to require any licensed driver to submit to an examination or reexamination prior to such licensed driver's normal renewal date upon receipt of a recommendation from a court having jurisdiction of traffic offenses, or the governor or chief magistrate of a state or territory stating that the driver's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely is questionable.
Establishes the "division of research and analysis" which is a part of the legislative library and assists members of the legislature by providing research and analysis on policy.
Maddy summaryBill S 7811 establishes and defines the composition of a new "Committee on Gubernatorial Inability." This committee is tasked with performing functions related to determining if a governor is unable to perform their duties, as outlined in the state constitution. The bill expands the committee's membership to include the Senate-confirmed heads of six specific state departments and offices, such as the Department of Health and the Department of Labor. Its enactment is contingent upon a related constitutional amendment taking effect.
