Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of the coordinated construction act for lower Manhattan relating to joint bidding on contracts for public work projects.
Authorizes the office of court administration to pay certain judicial compensation to Hon. Joseph J. Maltese for the period of January 1, 2021 to November 7, 2021.
This bill authorizes the city of Binghamton to impose a hotel and motel tax of up to five percent on overnight lodging rates. The tax applies to facilities such as traditional hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and tourist lodges, but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least thirty consecutive days. Revenue collected from this tax will be deposited into the city's general fund and can be used for any lawful municipal purpose. The legislation also outlines how the tax will be collected, the filing schedule for returns, and the process for appealing tax assessments.
This bill expands the list of people allowed to represent taxpayers during tax appeals proceedings. It permits individuals such as spouses, other family members, attorneys, certified public accountants, enrolled agents, licensed public accountants, and registered tax return preparers to appear on behalf of a taxpayer. The legislation also allows the tax appeals tribunal to let out-of-state professionals represent clients for specific cases and gives the tribunal the power to create rules enabling corporations to be represented by their own officers or employees. These changes take effect immediately upon signing.
This bill amends state law to clarify that taxes collected on fire insurance premiums must be paid to the Deer Park Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association for use by the local fire department. The legislation specifies that these funds apply to properties within the Deer Park fire district in Babylon, Suffolk County, and grants the association the authority to collect and manage these payments according to existing insurance laws. Additionally, the bill ensures the association receives a share of related taxes based on business written in the protected territory, while restricting how the collected funds can be utilized.
This bill updates the state's insurance laws to formally recognize business interruption insurance as a distinct type of coverage. It allows this insurance to cover financial losses from business closures caused by property damage, violence on premises, or government orders. The legislation also expands the ability of licensed brokers to sell policies from out-of-state insurers that are not currently authorized to operate within the state. Additionally, the bill adjusts the minimum capital and surplus requirements that insurance companies must maintain to offer these specific coverage types.
Authorizes the use of owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance for certain construction projects; requires a report on the use of such insurance.
This bill amends New York's real property laws to allow ground lease residential cooperatives to renew or extend their lease agreements before the current contract expires. It specifically applies to buildings owned or leased by these cooperatives, provided the lease already grants them the sole right to exercise this renewal option. The legislation clarifies that cooperatives can act on this right at any time prior to the lease's expiration date, subject to all other existing terms of the agreement. It also defines various terms related to ground leases and excludes certain government entities, charities, and tribal lands from these provisions. The law will take effect ninety days after being signed and applies to contracts issued, renewed, or modified on or after that date.
Exempts a certain parcel of land in the town of Islip from certain use restrictions (Part A); alienates certain parklands in the town of Islip (Part B).
Authorizes the state to exchange parcels of land located in the city of Yonkers, county of Westchester, with 140 Warburton LLC for land of equal or greater value.
This bill authorizes the Town of Hempstead to transfer ownership of a specific 39-acre marina parkland to the neighboring Village of Freeport. The transfer is conditional on the village maintaining the land for public park and recreational use while ensuring that all residents of both the town and village have equitable access to the facilities. Any money the town receives from this sale must be used to improve its own existing parks or acquire new recreational land. The legislation also includes a clause stating that if the land stops being used for public recreation, ownership will automatically revert to the town, and it requires the town to follow federal rules if the land was previously funded by the government.
Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.
