Refers individuals to appropriate service providers that are able to provide services to such individual within seventy-two hours for substance use disorders.
Directs the New York state energy and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program for electric assist bicycles and electric scooters; defines terms; provides a fifty percent rebate for eligible purchases.
Amends provisions to improve accessibility of home care services, develop and maintain a qualified workforce, develop a comprehensive public education program and approve rates of reimbursement under medicaid for home care services that support the provision of those services.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes collaborative programs for community paramedicine services, allowing hospitals, home care agencies, physicians, and emergency medical services to work together to provide care in community settings. The legislation supports these partnerships through financial incentives such as grants and adjusted payment rates, while also permitting regulatory waivers to facilitate the initiatives. Key provisions include training emergency medical technicians to offer preventive care that aims to reduce emergency room visits and hospital readmissions, as well as expanding services to individuals with behavioral health or developmental disabilities. Hospitals and home care agencies participating in these programs must report on patient outcomes and costs to the state commissioner, who will make the data publicly available.
Relates to paratransit services; directs that an applicant for recertification submit correspondence from a licensed physician in lieu of an in-person assessment.
Provides that the tax on premium cigars shall be at the rate of seventy-five percent of the wholesale price or fifty cents, whichever is less, and is intended to be imposed only once upon the sale of any premium cigars; defines "premium cigar"; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Establishes the New York state youth in agriculture and entrepreneurship summer employment program to provide students with the opportunity to be educated on the agricultural industry and alternative career paths and to provide agricultural work experience and entrepreneurship work experience.
Permits the Albany Cemetery Association to file a certificate of amendment of certificate of incorporation with the department of state within one year of the effective date.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates the Catholic Central High School Varsity Basketball Team and their coaching staff for winning the NYSPHSAA Class A Championship on March 16, 2024. The bill specifically recognizes the players, including Amia Rodriguez and others, as well as Head Coach Audra Di Bacco and her assistants, for their team's 25-1 season and athletic achievement. As a commemorative measure, the resolution pauses legislative business to offer praise for the team's success and directs that copies of the document be sent to the school and coaching staff.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially declare May 12-18, 2024, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week. The resolution highlights the challenges faced by people with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing widespread pain and fatigue, and notes the need for better medical understanding and support. It also acknowledges the work of the Fibromyalgia Task Force of New York State in advocating for improved diagnosis and treatment. The bill is a symbolic gesture intended to increase public awareness rather than changing specific laws or funding.
