Sen. Dan Stec

Maddy summaryThis bill permits the sale of books and related items at the Adirondack Family Book Festival on August 16, 2025, at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in North Elba, Essex County. It allows the Department of Environmental Conservation or Parks office to grant a one-day exception to standard rules for this specific event, subject to reasonable restrictions and fees. The permit expires automatically on August 17, 2025, making it a temporary, event-specific authorization with no lasting policy changes. It directly affects festival organizers and site management, not the general public or broader legislation.

Grants a waiver in the amount of $52,000 to Adirondack Helping Hands for services rendered during the 2016--2017 school year; provides such waiver shall be allocated to costs associated with special class in an integrated setting spending for the 2016--2017 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates seat belt use, pre-trip safety briefings, and regular safety belt inspections for passengers and operators in commercial vehicles transporting more than eight people (including the driver), such as charter buses. It directly affects commercial vehicle operators, passengers, and transportation providers by requiring them to ensure seat belts are functional, accessible, and properly maintained, and to educate passengers on their use. Key provisions include civil fines of up to $50 for passenger violations and $100 for operator violations, with specific exemptions for school buses, taxis, and liveries. The law aims to reduce injuries and fatalities following a 2023 collision, aligning with National Transportation Safety Board recommendations.

Enacts the "motor carrier safety compliance requirement act"; requires companies contracting with motor carriers to verify compliance with safety regulations, maintain proper oversight, and ensure adherence to established safety practices.

Returns the state's energy codes to the less expensive earlier provisions; repeals provisions of the state energy conservation construction code which relate to the state's clean energy and climate agenda.

Authorizes the commissioner of health to award grants for graduate medical education in Lyme and tick-borne disease and to designate organizations as centers for Lyme and tick-borne disease excellence.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1200) allows veterans to earn academic credit at New York State and City University systems for military training they completed. Specifically, full-time undergraduate veterans enrolled in good standing at these institutions can receive full credit toward their degree for military courses meeting American Council on Education standards - without any fees or tuition charges. It applies to veterans who served honorably in active duty, reserves, or New York National Guard/Militia. The law requires university boards to create procedures for implementing this credit transfer.

Establishes the commission on reopening the Indian Point energy center; relates to definitions of certain terms relating to renewable energy; repeals provisions relating to electric generating facilities; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on nuclear small modular reactors.

Creates a new class D violent felony offense of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree; converts the current offense of endangering the welfare of a child to a second degree crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4461) changes how police handle arrests and releases for certain offenses. It replaces old rules allowing officers to issue "appearance tickets" instead of making arrests with new criteria, specifying 11 situations where an arrest is required (e.g., hate crimes, family violence, or outstanding warrants). It also creates standardized pre-arraignment bail amounts for release before court - up to $750 for class E felonies, $500 for misdemeanors - and allows credit card payments for traffic cases. These changes directly affect police officers, people charged with crimes, and court procedures in New York. The bill does not alter sentencing or penalties but modifies early-stage law enforcement and court processes.