Establishes a distinctive plate honoring the Eagle Scouts for which the regular registration fee will apply plus an initial one time service charge of $25.
Maddy summaryS 7083 prevents local governments (counties, cities, towns, or villages) from creating rules that restrict voting rights granted under state election law. It specifically prohibits municipalities from amending charters or passing local laws that would deny registration or voting access to people who qualify under state law. The bill adds two clear provisions to election law: one stating that only those with state-granted voting rights can vote in local elections, and another banning local actions that "abridge" voting rights. This directly affects voters who might otherwise face local barriers to voting and ensures municipal election rules align with state law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Enacts the credit for rural energy infrastructure act of 2025, to provide tax credits for certain activities expanding energy infrastructure into unserved rural areas.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded grant program to help small farms recover after natural disasters. It directly affects small farms selling produce with annual sales under $100,000, providing grants to cover the cost of replanting crops destroyed by events like floods or storms. Grants are capped at $10,000 per farm and require an application reviewed by the Department of Agriculture. Funding depends on annual legislative appropriations, and grants are only available when money is allocated. The program takes effect April 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryS 5118 amends New York's criminal procedure law to expand when police can issue appearance tickets (instead of making an arrest) for certain minor offenses, while adding specific exceptions requiring an arrest. It mandates arrests for cases involving domestic violence, hate crimes, weapons on school grounds, or when a person needs immediate medical care. The bill also introduces a new "pre-arraignment bail" option for defendants who post cash to secure court appearances after an arrest. These changes directly affect police officers, defendants, and courts by altering initial steps in criminal proceedings for eligible cases.
Requires that all comments and testimony made by a third party either in support or opposition in a parole hearing shall be considered when coming to a decision; adds provisions relating to confidentiality of victim statements.
Prohibits insurance companies from imposing a co-pay pursuant to a follow up visit with a physician in order to receive a refill on an opioid drug prescription which was initially written for seven days or less.
Relates to the appointment process for state board positions; provides for a 60 day time period to conduct a background check on potential nominees to state board positions before they can officially be appointed.
Establishes the New York state commission on out-migration which examines why the state of New York is losing residents and offering recommendations to reverse such trend.
Maddy summaryS 2036 allows New York school districts to receive state building aid for specific school safety equipment, including stationary metal detectors, security cameras, and safety devices for room dividers or doors. The bill requires districts to include these projects in their approved school safety plans and specifies that aid equals 10% extra on top of the standard building aid ratio, calculated based on actual approved spending. It explicitly excludes portable metal detectors and ensures the aid doesn’t replace existing safety funding or contractual obligations. This change directly affects school districts seeking state financial support for permanent safety infrastructure improvements.
