Sen. George Borrello

Authorizes the city of Oleans assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from OWH Properties, Inc. (Operation Warm Hearts) for all of the 2025-2026 school taxes and all of the 2025 general taxes.

Maddy summaryS 9157 authorizes the city of Batavia to impose a tax of up to three percent on the daily rental rate for hotel and motel rooms, including bed and breakfasts and tourist facilities, but excludes permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain exempt entities like government bodies and non-profits. The city can collect the tax through its chief fiscal officer, with revenues deposited into Batavia's general fund - up to four percent retained for administrative costs and the remainder allocated to community development, tourism, and economic planning. The tax may be enacted for up to three years at a time, and any disputes over collection or refunds must follow specific legal review procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the village of Ellicottville to impose a 5% tax on the nightly rental rate for hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays. It exempts permanent residents (staying 30+ consecutive days) and certain entities like government bodies and nonprofit organizations. Revenue from the tax must be paid into the village’s general fund, with up to 4% retained for administrative costs and the remainder directed to community development, tourism, and planning initiatives. Local laws implementing this tax can be enacted for up to three years at a time.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 7607) designates a specific segment of State Route 19 in the town of LeRoy, Genesee County, as a ceremonial tribute to Lt. Gary A. Scott. It requires the Department of Transportation to install commemorative signage reading "Highway Dedicated to Lt. Gary A. Scott" along this highway portion. The dedication is strictly ceremonial and does not change the highway's official name or legal designation.

Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners; adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians.

Authorizes Joseph Fredrick to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer with the village of Allegany.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State law to allow the town justice of Rushford (Allegany County) to live outside the town, removing the requirement that they must be a resident or elector of Rushford. It specifically changes Town Law Section 23 and Public Officers Law Section 3 to exempt Rushford from general residency rules for town justices. This change applies only to Rushford; all other towns must still require their town justice to be a resident. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent a 2012 law allowing New York's Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to provide educational services to school districts in other states. It removes the existing expiration date (July 1, 2029) that would have ended this authority, ensuring the service model continues indefinitely. The change directly affects BOCES organizations and out-of-state school districts that currently partner with them for shared educational resources. The key provision is simply extending the existing framework without time limits.

Prohibits all registered organizations, licensees, or permittees or other entities under the jurisdiction of the cannabis board from selling or delivering any edible cannabis products not in child resistant packaging.

Maddy summaryS 1181 creates a temporary 11-member task force to examine why New York City disability retirees are excluded from the Variable Supplements Fund (VSF) program, which provides retirement benefit supplements to police and fire retirees. The task force will investigate this eligibility issue, hold public hearings, and issue recommendations within one year. It includes appointments from the governor, legislature leaders, city officials, and representatives of affected retirees. The bill does not change the VSF program directly but mandates a formal review to address longstanding concerns about fairness for disability retirees.