Requires multiple liens on farm property to be paid in chronological order, with the earliest lien being paid off first and the most recent being paid last.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a class C felony to cause someone to fall onto subway tracks through physical contact like shoving or kicking. It directly affects individuals who commit such assaults on subway platforms, increasing the legal penalty for these specific acts. The key provision defines "assault on a straphanger" as a new felony, adding it to the list of serious crimes punishable by up to 7.5 years in prison. The law applies to any physical contact resulting in a person falling onto subway tracks, aiming to protect passengers from intentional harm.
Requires each violator of "Buster's Law" to register the violator's name and address with the division of criminal justice services; makes the registration available to the public, law enforcement entities, district attorneys, humane societies, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, dog or cat protective associations, animal control officers, breeders of animals, animal rescues and pet stores.
Requires any information or data produced internally or by an outside consultant used by the governor, the division of the budget, the department of health or any other relevant state agency to justify such reduction be made available to elected officials prior to funding reductions for hospitals and nursing homes.
Establishes a moratorium on the building or placing of any permanent or semi-permanent wind turbine on bodies of freshwater located within the state and within the jurisdiction and control of the state.
Maddy summaryS 2371, the "Red Tape Reduction Act," requires state agencies to offset any new paperwork or costs imposed on businesses by repealing or amending an existing rule when creating new regulations. This applies to all proposed rules that add administrative burdens, mandating that agencies specify which existing rule will be removed to balance the cost in their official notices. The law includes a safety clause preventing offsets that could harm public health, safety, or the state economy. It applies immediately to all new rule proposals submitted after its effective date.
Expands the offense of unlawfully dealing with a child in the second degree to include allowing a child less than eighteen years old to enter or remain in an establishment that serves alcohol and does not have an on-site kitchen.
Establishes a housing infrastructure tax credit to provide a credit of up to ten percent of costs for infrastructure projects related to the construction of new homes or multiple dwellings commenced and completed within a specific time period.
Maddy summaryS 1434 creates a new crime called "stolen valor" by making it illegal for someone to falsely claim military service or decorations to gain money, property, or other tangible benefits. Specifically, the bill prohibits wearing military uniforms or medals to impersonate a service member or veteran, or falsely claiming to have received military medals authorized by federal or state law. Violating this law would be classified as a class A misdemeanor under New York's penal code. The bill directly affects individuals who misrepresent their military status for personal gain, not veterans or service members who truthfully claim their service.
Establishes the New York state local emergency services account; provides reimbursement for expenses incurred related to procurement of any equipment including radio and communication items, apparatus, vehicles including snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, and boats, goods or services related to the renovation of any buildings, and personal protective equipment.
