Sen. Tom O'Mara

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's legislature to approve any extension or modification of pandemic-related executive orders issued by the governor. It specifically prohibits governors from extending or modifying certain restrictions that impact businesses, such as mandatory closures, curfews, alcohol service rules requiring food purchases, or capacity limits on venues like restaurants, bars, and gyms. The bill allows continued enforcement of basic public health measures like face coverings and sanitation. It does not affect current health guidelines but mandates legislative review for future pandemic directives.

Allows school resource officers to be hired with salary aidable to the school district; raises retirement salaries for such officers to fifty thousand dollars.

Authorizes a correction to an error in the tax assessment rolls of the Bath Central School District; makes an appropriation of $500,000 to address the school district's shortfall that resulted from the error.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1928) designates Seneca County's uniformed marine patrol officers (appointed by the sheriff) as peace officers within Seneca County. It amends the criminal procedure law to formally include these officers under the legal definition of "peace officers" for county duties. The bill explicitly states they cannot carry or possess firearms without a valid license under penal law, and only while on duty. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryS 1905 amends New York's criminal procedure law to make charges of menacing and stalking eligible for bail consideration. Specifically, it adds these crimes to the list of offenses where defendants may be released on bail (rather than being held without bail), by creating new qualifying offense categories in sections 510.10 and 530.40. The bill directly affects individuals charged with menacing (under Penal Law sections 120.13-120.15) or stalking (under sections 120.45-120.60). This change modifies bail eligibility rules without altering the underlying criminal definitions of these offenses.

Provides for temporary exemptions to educational institutions from certain requirements related to the use of multi-occupancy bathrooms and locker rooms; authorizes the use of state building aid for related facility improvements.

Restores judicial discretion relating to bail reform; provides that when the defendant is charged with a felony, the court shall request of the applicable county pre-trial services agency a risk and needs assessment be conducted on the eligible defendant for the purpose of determining whether such defendant should be released on the defendant's own recognizance, released under non-monetary conditions or, where authorized, bail or commit the defendant to the custody of the sheriff; defines risks and needs assessment; makes related provisions.

Prohibits the use of SUNY dormitories for the purposes of providing permanent or temporary housing for migrant populations; requests the board of trustees adopt a policy stating such.

Establishes the offense of aggravated reckless endangerment; includes aggravated reckless endangerment as a qualified offense the court must consider and take into account for securing an order.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State and New York City tax laws to adjust tax rates for small business income. It establishes tiered rates for businesses with "business income base" under $500,000, reducing rates from 6.5% (2026) to 4% (2027) and further to 2.5% (2028) for the base amount, with higher marginal rates for income above $400,000. It defines "small business" as sole proprietors with under $550,000 net income, or entities like LLCs/partnerships/S-corps with under $550,000 for farm businesses or $1.5 million for non-farm businesses. The changes apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, and would affect sole proprietors, small partnerships, LLCs, and S-corporations meeting the income thresholds.