Sen. Jeremy Cooney

Adds assault of a highway worker, motor vehicle investigator and motor vehicle inspector to the crime of assault in the second degree; defines such terms.

Maddy summaryBill S 7549 requires drivers to yield the right of way to individuals using multi-use trails when those trails cross a roadway within a crosswalk. This applies to pedestrians, bicyclists, and others using non-motorized transport on designated multi-use trails. Users of these trails will also be subject to the same limitations as pedestrians when crossing a roadway in a crosswalk. The bill defines multi-use trails as those established by various state or local entities for recreational and transportation purposes.

Relates to filling the void left by the expansive and overbroad applicability of the qualified immunity doctrine that operates as a near absolute shield to civil liability for public officials and ensures that state officials are justly held accountable for violating an individual's rights, privileges and immunities under state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts new electric, hydrogen-powered, and other qualifying clean vehicles from their first-year vehicle registration fees. It specifically covers vehicles meeting two definitions: (1) those with electric/hydrogen propulsion meeting technical specs (like 4kWh battery capacity), and (2) vehicles certified under California's clean air standards with high fuel efficiency. The exemption applies only to the first registration year and expires on January 1, 2030. The policy directly affects new vehicle buyers purchasing eligible clean fuel vehicles.

Requires comprehensive coverage for treatment of obesity, including coverage for prevention and wellness, nutrition counseling, intensive behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, and FDA-approved anti-obesity medication.

Maddy summaryBill S 7890 establishes the minimum requirements for a conditional adult-use retail dispensary license in New York state. It primarily affects individuals and non-profit organizations seeking to open cannabis dispensaries. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a significant New York presence and either be "justice involved" (having a past marihuana-related offense or a family member with one, plus business experience) or be a non-profit serving justice-involved communities with a social enterprise history. The bill also specifies ownership requirements, mandating that at least 51% of the applicant entity be owned by eligible individuals or entities, with a primary eligible applicant holding at least 30% and sole control. The licensing office will evaluate applicants based on factors like the justice-involved individual's history and residence, and the qualifying business's characteristics, with a 30-day window for location approvals.

Prohibits local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties; excludes certain protective masks.

Establishes instruction in financial literacy for students in sixth through eighth grade; requires such instruction to include content on budgeting, savings, credit, debt, insurance, investment, and other issues associated with personal financial responsibility as determined by the education department.

Relates to the completion of and information contained in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems assessments as part of building condition surveys for purposes of grant eligibility; requires such assessments to include a report containing specific information and includes qualification requirements for the person completing the report.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow individuals or businesses to file private lawsuits for specific violations of cannabis licensure laws. It authorizes civil actions targeting failures related to cannabis business licensing, such as operating without a valid license. The legislation creates a legal pathway for affected parties to seek remedies through court rather than relying solely on government enforcement. (Note: No full text is available, so this summary is based solely on the abstract and title.)