Sen. Joe Griffo

Directs the commissioner of education to develop a program and provide for a system whereby teachers may submit examination receipts for any New York state teaching certifications earned after the first permanent teaching certification for reimbursement by the department of education for any additional certifications.

Maddy summaryS 3380 would change New York State and New York City to observe daylight saving time year-round, eliminating the current practice of switching to standard time in the fall. It amends state and city laws to adopt federal daylight saving time rules (15 USC 260a) as the permanent standard, provided federal law permits year-round daylight saving. The bill would take effect only after neighboring states (Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) pass similar legislation, or immediately if they have already done so.

Provides for distinctive license plates for gold star family members; eliminates the registration fee for gold star mother and gold star family member distinctive license plates.

Maddy summaryS 5931 delays the enforcement of regulations requiring truck manufacturers to sell more zero-emission vehicles. It prevents the Department of Environmental Conservation from implementing rules that would have forced manufacturers to increase zero-emission truck sales before January 1, 2027. The bill directly affects medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers by extending the timeline for compliance. This policy change postpones the effective date of the advanced clean trucks rules without altering the 2027 deadline.

Provides for the field testing for use of mobile telephones and portable electronic devices while driving after an accident or collision; allows police departments the option to participate in such field testing.

Requires that the governor, temporary president of the senate and senate minority leader jointly develop a questionnaire to be filled out and completed by any applicant for appointment to an office by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows hunters to use crossbows for taking wildlife under specific conditions. It removes the prior ban on 12- to 13-year-olds hunting with crossbows (previously prohibited under §11-0929), while maintaining age requirements for other hunting methods. The bill sets technical standards for crossbows, including a minimum 100-pound draw weight, 14-inch arrow length, and 24-inch overall length. It affects all hunters in New York who use crossbows for deer, bear, or small game, requiring a bowhunting privilege and compliance with these equipment rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the unladen weight limit for certain trailers and semi-trailers on New York public highways from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds. It directly affects commercial truck operators and owners of trailers that exceed this weight threshold. Key provisions require trailers over 1,500 pounds unladen or with a gross weight over 3,000 pounds to have functional brakes, and mandate secure attachment to towing vehicles to prevent wheel deflection beyond six inches. The law applies to all trailers manufactured or assembled on or after 1971, with new attachment standards for non-semi-trailers.

Relates to the definition of wiretapping by requiring the party recording the conversation to receive the consent of both parties present for the recording to be legal.

Maddy summaryS 7022 creates new criminal offenses for threatening mass violence against specific locations like schools, places of worship, or gatherings of 25+ people. It distinguishes between two degrees: second-degree threats (for under-18s targeting schools or under-21s threatening their own school) carry a $35,000 fine and 10 days in detention, while first-degree threats (for anyone targeting those locations) are a felony punishable by a $35,000 fine and a minimum 3-year prison sentence. The law applies to threats made in writing, verbally, or through any communication method. It amends existing penal code sections to set the $35,000 fine amount and takes effect November 1, 2025.