Lowers the age of eligibility from 21 to 18 for a class A license or for a commercial driver's license which contains an H or an X endorsement or which is valid for operation in interstate commerce.
Enacts "Averyana's law"; provides a tax credit for the purchase and installation of certain smoke alarms which incorporate photoelectric technology including but not limited to: photoelectric detectors; and photoelectric/carbon monoxide detectors.
Maddy summaryThis bill would require a statewide referendum on whether to divide New York into two separate states. Voters would answer "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?" at a general election held on or before December 31, 2026. The referendum would follow standard election procedures, with results certified to state legislative leaders. The bill expires January 1, 2027, meaning it only sets up the vote and does not create the new states. It directly affects all New York voters who would participate in this non-binding question.
Deems home instruction which is compliant with the provisions of article 65 of the education law and the home instruction requirements prescribed in the commissioner of education's regulations to be substantially equivalent in amount and quality to the instruction given to students of like age and attainments at the public schools of the city or district where the student resides.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the state tax credit for business training costs from 50% to 70% under the employee training incentive program. It directly affects eligible businesses that provide approved training to employees, allowing them to claim a tax credit covering 70% of qualifying training expenses (up to $10,000 per employee). The change applies to training costs defined in existing law, reducing the tax burden for businesses participating in the program without altering eligibility rules or other program details.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent disability benefits for volunteer firefighters who develop heart or coronary artery conditions related to their service. It removes an expiration date (previously set for June 30, 2025) from existing provisions in the volunteer firefighters' benefit law. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters who become disabled due to heart disease or coronary artery issues while serving, ensuring they continue to qualify for these benefits without time limits.
Maddy summaryS 1959 requires New York's corrections department to submit a detailed report 365 days before closing any prison or correctional facility, including justification for the closure. The legislature must review this report and can request additional information. If the legislature determines the closure is unjustified, it cannot proceed without approval by a majority vote in both the Assembly and Senate. This bill directly affects state correctional facilities and shifts decision-making authority for closures to the legislature.
Enacts the voter registration integrity act; requires a birth certificate, passport, certificate of naturalization or citizenship, evidence of New York state residency, or any other documentation that the board of elections determines establishes United States citizenship.
Maddy summaryS 1449 removes the 35-year maximum age limit for taking civil service exams to become a police officer or environmental conservation officer in New York State. This change directly affects applicants over 35 who wish to enter these specific state or local government roles. The bill amends Section 58 of the civil service law by deleting the age cap from eligibility requirements. Existing exceptions (such as military service time counting toward age or specific Buffalo police hiring scenarios) remain unchanged.
Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
