Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 24, 2024, as Long Island Sound Day. The resolution highlights the ecological importance and economic value of the Long Island Sound, noting its diverse wildlife and significant role in recreation and commerce. By adopting this measure, the state legislature formally acknowledges the region's natural resources and joins Connecticut in celebrating the area. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but serves to honor the sound through a ceremonial proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind teams for winning first place in New York State. It recognizes the achievements of the student teams and their coaches, acknowledging their success in a competition that fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. The resolution directs that copies of the document be sent to the coaches and team members to honor their accomplishments.

Establishes clean energy goals of reducing the annual total of vehicle miles traveled within the state by 20% by the year 2050; requires state and local highway projects to comply with reductions to vehicle miles traveled targets.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of Fania Records, a historic New York-based label founded in 1964 that pioneered salsa music and launched the careers of many Latin music legends. The bill formally recognizes the label's cultural impact and its role in telling the story of American immigration through music, noting that three of its recordings are already listed in the National Recording Registry. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the label's members and resolves to send a copy of the resolution to Fania Records.

Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law and coverage for usual and customary costs for out-of-network health care service.

Prohibits libraries and library systems, including school libraries and school library systems from banning books or other materials based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

Relates to treatment of gains from qualified opportunity zones in calculating taxable income; removes exclusion of gains on property in qualified opportunity zones in calculation of income.

Authorizes the commission on ethics and lobbying in government to provide a training course concerning anti-sexual harassment training for lobbyists; requires lobbyists to complete the course annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows county election boards to hire poll workers on split shifts, meaning they can work different hours rather than the same continuous shift. To ensure oversight, the law requires that at least one inspector from each of the two major political parties must be present at the polling site for the entire time the polls are open. Counties will be responsible for creating specific rules to manage these shifts and maintain proper operations at the polls. The changes apply immediately to current and future election staffing arrangements.