Establishes a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities; provides a definition of extreme heat condition days and the standard to measure room temperature.
Establishes a state Parkinson's disease registry; directs certain health professionals and general hospitals to report instances of Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonisms to the department of health; directs the department of health to create and manage the Parkinson's disease registry; makes related provisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State's crime victims' rights by requiring district attorneys and courts to provide victims with a standardized informational pamphlet detailing their legal protections. The pamphlet must cover specific rights, including compensation, notification of court proceedings, protection from intimidation, the ability to submit impact statements, and access to restitution and parole information. To ensure accountability, the law mandates that district attorneys annually report their compliance with these distribution requirements to the Office of Victim Services. Ultimately, the legislation aims to improve victim awareness and access to resources throughout the criminal justice process.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to how courts set bail for criminal defendants, specifically requiring judges to individually assess whether a person poses a current physical threat to victims, individuals, or the community. Under the new rules, judges must also evaluate the risk of flight and choose a securing order that balances the defendant's return to court with public safety, while explaining their decision in writing or on the record. The legislation directs courts to consider all available information about the defendant when making these determinations. Although the bill was reintroduced in late 2024, it was previously defeated in the Codes Committee in May 2024.
Maddy summaryThis bill, titled the "Our Schools Our Rules Act," aims to prevent the state from forcing local school districts to create regionalization plans that share resources or administrative duties. It directly affects school districts, particularly those on Long Island, by prohibiting the education department and the board of regents from mandating such plans or enforcing related regulations. The law explicitly states that while districts cannot be compelled to join these programs, they remain free to voluntarily enter into partnerships with other schools or organizations. Additionally, any existing state rules requiring regionalization plans are declared null and void, ensuring local control over governance and budgeting decisions.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for specific traffic signal regulations in Nassau County from 2024 to 2029. It updates existing laws regarding vehicle and traffic violations related to traffic-control signal indications, ensuring these rules remain in effect for an additional five years. The legislation also clarifies that any local laws enacted under this authority will automatically expire on December 1, 2029.
Authorizes the county of Nassau assessor to accept an application for a real property tax exemption from Rock Community Church, Inc. for all of the 2023 general taxes and all of the 2022-2023 school taxes.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Nassau County tax assessor to accept a late application for a real property tax exemption from the Korean Evangelical Church. It specifically covers a property located at 42 Belmont Circle in Syosset for the 2022-2023 tax year, allowing the church to apply for relief as if it had filed on time. If the assessor approves the application and the Nassau County legislature agrees, the church may receive a refund of any taxes already paid on that parcel. The legislation takes effect immediately upon signing.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Town of Oyster Bay to transfer specific town-owned parklands to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. In exchange, the state must provide the town with new land to be dedicated as public park space, ensuring the town retains open areas for public use. The legislation details the exact boundaries of the parcels involved in this swap, allowing the town to discontinue its current park status on the conveyed land. Once signed into law, the town can officially convey the old parkland to the state while acquiring the new replacement land.
Designates the Nassau-Suffolk transportation coordinating committee as the metropolitan planning organization for Long Island; provides for the withdrawal of the Nassau-Suffolk coordinating committee from the New York Metropolitan transportation council.
