Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Relates to the right of defendants in misdemeanor or felony cases to have such matter appear before a judge or justice admitted to practice law in New York; creates an automatic right to have a case reassigned to an attorney judge.

Requires counties and/or cities to establish a plan for providing legal counsel to persons who are defendants or respondents in eviction, ejectment and foreclosure proceedings and who are financially unable to obtain counsel; defines eligible person as one whose gross individual income is not in excess of one hundred twenty-five percent of the federal income official poverty line; requires the state to match dollar for dollar the amount counties appropriate for their plans.

Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment.

Maddy summarySenate Bill S 7427 authorizes the State Board of Elections to prevent a candidate's name from appearing on a primary election ballot under specific circumstances. The bill states that candidates found to have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or given aid to its enemies, shall not be certified. If the Board cannot reach a decision on this matter, the Attorney General will issue a formal, binding opinion. This process directly affects primary election candidates and the State Board of Elections, unless the U.S. Congress removes the disqualification by a two-thirds vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that any sale, lease, or transfer of school property in New York City must comply with the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). This means that before any school property is disposed of, including for the development of combined occupancy structures, it must undergo a public review process. The legislation amends specific sections of the education law to explicitly mandate this compliance with section 197-c of the New York City charter. It also clarifies that existing requirements for parental involvement and community education council powers regarding significant school utilization changes are not superseded.

Maddy summaryThe New York State Supplier Diversity Act (S 7443) aims to increase the participation of businesses owned by LGBT individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans in state contracts. It establishes a new Division of Supplier Diversity within the Office of General Services. This division will certify eligible businesses - defined as those at least 51% owned and controlled by these groups, with a significant state presence and up to 300 employees - and create a directory for state agencies to use. The bill applies to state contracts for services, supplies, and real property projects exceeding specified monetary thresholds.

Directs the commissioner of the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to conduct a legal review for the re-designation of Donald J. Trump State Park, in Putnam and Westchester counties to a new name.

Provides protection to employees and former employees from retaliatory actions by employers for the reporting of illegal or dangerous business activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to oversee energy reduction efforts in state-owned and managed buildings. It mandates that most state agencies, departments, and public authorities ("affected state entities" or ASEs) collectively reduce their energy use by at least 20% from a 2018 baseline by April 1, 2031. NYPA will establish a Central Management and Implementation Team (CMIT) to provide oversight, guidance, and assistance to ASEs. ASEs are required to measure energy use, conduct audits for inefficient buildings, implement recommended efficiency improvements, and incorporate energy efficiency into capital project designs.

Requires health insurers to provide coverage for long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne related pathogens; provides for taxpayer gifts for tick borne illness research, detection and education; establishes the tick borne illness research, detection and education fund.