Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity if they contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm.
Provides for the establishment of school speed limits of not less than fifteen miles per hour by the legislative body of any county or, if so delegated, by the legislative body of any locality within said county on a portion of a state highway, county or town road passing a school building.
Provides direct reciprocal certification for emergency medical technicians who possess a current certification from the national registry of emergency medical technicians.
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two New York State tax credits: the Empire State Film Production Credit and the Empire State Film Post-Production Credit. It directly affects film production companies that previously claimed these credits to offset tax liabilities for eligible filming activities in New York. The bill removes these specific credit provisions from the state tax law by repealing corresponding sections of the tax code. This eliminates the financial incentive for film producers to qualify for these credits under current law. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state income tax credit for taxpayers who maintain service dogs. It allows a credit equal to qualified expenses (like food, vet care, training, and boarding) for service dogs, capped at $1,000 per year for taxable years beginning January 1, 2025. Unused credit amounts can be carried forward to future tax years, but the annual credit limit remains $1,000. The credit directly benefits individuals who rely on service dogs for daily functioning, as defined by existing civil rights law.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts to create policies enabling homeschooled students to try out for and join their district's interscholastic sports teams. It requires these students to meet the same academic, health, and behavioral standards as enrolled public school students - including annual academic checks, health exams, and age requirements - and limits participation to their district of residence. Parents must provide transportation, and districts may set additional academic eligibility rules. The policy is optional for school boards, not mandatory.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3092) increases the number of voting members on the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) board from ten to twelve. It specifies that two new members must be appointed based on recommendations: one by the Erie County Executive, one by the Erie County Legislature, and two by the Niagara County Legislature, with at least one member required to be a transit-dependent individual. The changes to the board composition will take effect immediately upon the bill's passage.
Provides that the next appointed trustee of the power authority of New York state shall be from Niagara county and provides for a permanent trustee from such county on such authority.
Ensures privacy protections for all emergency personnel present at a crime scene including ambulance services or advanced life support first response services, certified first responders, firefighters, emergency medical technicians or advanced emergency medical technicians, who are employed by or enrolled members of any such service.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides a tax credit to eligible farmers who use qualified biodiesel fuel exclusively in their farm equipment. The credit equals $0.01 per percent of biodiesel per gallon (capped at $0.20 per gallon) for qualified biodiesel fuel purchased during the tax year. It applies to farmers primarily engaged in farming (Section 1) or those with at least two-thirds of federal gross income from farming (Section 2), with definitions specifying biodiesel must meet ASTM D 6751 standards. The credit can be refunded if it exceeds tax liability, but no interest is paid on refunds. The provision takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026.
