Sen. George Borrello

Enacts the "responsible implementation of e-bike regulations for safe cycling (RIDERS) act; defines "electric skateboard" and "electric personal mobility device"; requires the registration of all electric personal mobility devices, including, but not limited to, bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters and electric skateboards; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryS 7083 prevents local governments (counties, cities, towns, or villages) from creating rules that restrict voting rights granted under state election law. It specifically prohibits municipalities from amending charters or passing local laws that would deny registration or voting access to people who qualify under state law. The bill adds two clear provisions to election law: one stating that only those with state-granted voting rights can vote in local elections, and another banning local actions that "abridge" voting rights. This directly affects voters who might otherwise face local barriers to voting and ensures municipal election rules align with state law. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Relates to appointments to the cannabis control board; relates to seed-to-sale tracking and reporting for registered cannabis organizations; relates to state and local inspections of registered cannabis organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies to provide written notice to policyholders at least 60 days before implementing any change to premium rates for group health insurance policies. It directly affects individuals and businesses holding group health insurance policies by giving them advance notice of upcoming rate increases. The key provision mandates that insurers send this written notice 60 to 120 days prior to the effective date of the new rates. This change applies to both large and small group policyholders covered under the same policy type.

Maddy summaryS 5118 amends New York's criminal procedure law to expand when police can issue appearance tickets (instead of making an arrest) for certain minor offenses, while adding specific exceptions requiring an arrest. It mandates arrests for cases involving domestic violence, hate crimes, weapons on school grounds, or when a person needs immediate medical care. The bill also introduces a new "pre-arraignment bail" option for defendants who post cash to secure court appearances after an arrest. These changes directly affect police officers, defendants, and courts by altering initial steps in criminal proceedings for eligible cases.

Relates to the term "income" for purposes of the school tax relief exemption; adds 401(k) and 403(b) accounts to the list of eligible income deductions when determining Enhanced STAR eligibility.

Requires certain meetings between the governor, the temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly relating to the state budget to be open to the general public; to provide an opportunity for the public to attend, listen to, and observe such meetings; and to broadcast and maintain records of such meetings on each party's website.

Relates to the appointment process for state board positions; provides for a 60 day time period to conduct a background check on potential nominees to state board positions before they can officially be appointed.

Establishes the New York state commission on out-migration which examines why the state of New York is losing residents and offering recommendations to reverse such trend.

Designates, as peace officers, public safety officers of the Chautauqua Institution within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution.