Increases the percentage of hotel and motel tax authorized to be collected by the county of Albany from 6% to 6.5%; extends the authority of the county of Albany to impose and collect such tax for an additional three years.
Provides that no policy of group accident, group health or group accident and health shall impose copayments for physical or occupational therapy greater than the copay for similar services provided by a physician.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes local election boards to set up secure drop boxes where voters can return their completed absentee ballots in person. The law requires these boards to post the locations of the drop boxes on their websites and gives the state board the power to create rules ensuring the boxes are secure and properly managed. Additionally, the bill clarifies that ballots deposited in these boxes before the close of polls on election day are considered timely, even if they lack a postal service postmark. This change aims to provide another convenient method for voters to submit their ballots while maintaining specific security and timing standards.
Relates to increasing the membership of the special district operations and development committee; provides that the committee shall consist of no less than nine members and no more than fifteen.
Directs the department of financial services to conduct a study examining the increasing costs of insurance premiums, the lack of availability of insurance coverage for losses from flooding, and the possibility of supporting a private flood insurance market in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates traffic laws specifically for the city of Albany to clarify how vehicle owners are held responsible when drivers fail to obey traffic signals. It modifies existing state statutes to extend the duration of certain liability provisions, ensuring they remain in effect until December 1, 2029, rather than expiring earlier. The legislation also establishes a timeline for local officials to create necessary rules that will help enforce these changes once they take effect. By amending sections of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the bill directly impacts drivers and vehicle owners within Albany's jurisdiction.
Relates to wireless communications equipment protection plans offered for sale by wireless communication equipment vendors; defines terms; requires certain notices and consumer protections.
Authorizes the Praise Tabernacle Church of God to receive retroactive real property tax exempt status with respect to the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 assessment rolls.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for a health savings account pilot program from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2027. It directly affects individuals and employers currently participating in this specific insurance initiative, allowing them to continue using the program under its existing rules. The legislation simply updates the expiration date in the relevant state insurance law without changing how the program operates. Once signed into law, the extension takes effect immediately and remains in force until the new end date.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the direct shipment of liquor, cider, mead, and braggot across state lines into New York, expanding on existing rules that already allow wine shipments. To participate, out-of-state distilleries must obtain a specific license from the state authority, pay an annual fee, and agree to ship no more than 36 cases per year to residents aged 21 or older for personal use only. The law requires strict compliance measures, including age verification at delivery, mandatory signatures, clear labeling on packages, and the payment of applicable state and local taxes. Additionally, out-of-state shippers must maintain detailed records for three years and consent to state jurisdiction for enforcement purposes.
