Provides for a grace period until July 1, 2025, in which former employees of the department of corrections and community supervision that participated in a strike may return to full duty without discipline.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for landowners who allow snowmobile access on their property via state-funded snowmobile trails. Landowners can claim a credit of $0.10 per linear foot of trail on their property, capped at $750 annually. Unused credit can be carried forward to future tax years (with specific limits) or refunded, but cannot be carried beyond 2035. The credit applies to personal income tax and requires the trail to be part of a state-funded system.
Authorizes local governments to opt out of mandates and benchmarks arising under the climate leadership and community protection act and associated universal electrification requirements by filing a resolution with the department of environmental conservation.
Relates to creating the crime of attempt to engage in sexual conduct with a person incapable of consent when an individual communicates such individual's intent to engage in sexual conduct with the victim, and engages in certain acts which would tend to further effect the commission of such sexual conduct; designates such attempt as a class C felony, class E felony, or class A misdemeanor; designates individuals convicted of such crime as sex offenders.
Reestablishes the office of coroner in the county of Oswego; removes the powers and duties of coroners from the district attorney in such county; allows Oswego County to appoint a coroner.
Includes land used for processing or retail merchandising of agricultural products within the real property tax exemption for land used in agricultural production.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3383) amends New York State's existing firearm licensing rules by updating eligibility requirements for individuals seeking a license to carry or possess firearms. It specifies that applicants must be at least 21 years old (with exceptions for honorably discharged veterans), have no felony or serious offense convictions, pass mental health and substance use screenings, and complete safety training (with limited exemptions). The changes apply directly to anyone applying for or renewing a firearm license in New York, modifying provisions in the penal law related to background checks, residency, and documentation. The bill focuses on procedural updates to licensing standards rather than introducing new restrictions.
Requires all state and private agencies with mandatory reporters of incidents involving vulnerable people to retrain all staff on reporting to a 9-1-1 operator and the county district attorney's office and state and private websites; requires written materials to be updated.
Requires applicants for certain nursing licenses and certifications to complete a course in the prevention of human trafficking; directs the commissioners of education and health to develop such training and regulations; directs that certain forfeited funds be used to reimburse actual costs expended for the development of such training.
Implements a shoreline hardening plan for all residents with property along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence river in order to prevent damage from flooding.
