Authorizes the issuance of distinctive legion of valor license plates for individuals who have received the army medal of honor, navy medal of honor, air force medal of honor, army distinguished service cross, navy cross, coast guard cross, or air force cross.
Requires the superintendent of financial services to examine the Green Bank at least once every calendar year; requires that a copy of such examination shall be furnished to NYSERDA, the state comptroller, the senate and the assembly.
Establishes the division of the crime victims' statewide advocate to represent crime victims' and witnesses' legal interests during discovery and trial and assist with victim compensation applications.
Requires green lights on municipal snowplows to face in the rear direction; restricts the use of green lights or a combination of green and amber lights on privately-owned vehicles utilized for ice and snow removal; prohibits the use of a device displaying combination green and white flashing lights on privately-owned vehicles utilized for ice and snow removal.
Relates to the temporary appointment of heads of departments without the advice and consent of the senate and sets time limits for serving in such capacity.
Establishes the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission; directs the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission to establish and administer the advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
Authorizes self-service gas stations to allow for hands-free gas dispensing by installing hold open clips on gasoline and diesel fuel dispensing nozzles.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's START-UP NY program to allow medical practices providing primary care services to participate. Previously excluded, these practices are now eligible for the program's tax incentives and support. The changes specifically revise two sections of the Economic Development Law to remove the exclusion of primary care medical practices and adjust campus eligibility rules. The program now expands opportunities for primary care providers to establish or grow their practices through state economic development resources.
Allows certain judges, justices, and criminal prosecutors who are duly licensed to possess a concealed firearm, to carry such concealed firearm in court, where no magnetometer or security personnel is present.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new offense called "aggravated criminal concealment of identity" for individuals who commit certain serious crimes while wearing a mask or face covering. It directly affects people committing listed offenses like assault, stalking, sexual abuse, kidnapping, robbery, or terrorism-related crimes while concealing their identity. The key mechanism is automatic sentencing enhancement: if the underlying crime is a violent felony, this new offense is treated as a violent felony; for other crimes, it elevates the offense category. Minimum sentences are specified, such as at least six years for indeterminate sentences when the underlying crime is a class B felony.
