Authorizes Breanne M. Smith to receive a refund of certain accumulated contributions paid to the New York state and local employees' retirement system.
Establishes a competency restoration workgroup to evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the competency restoration process as it relates to defendants who are being evaluated and receiving restoration under article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law to permit legal proceedings to resume without undue delay.
This bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates Tina Charles on her retirement from professional basketball and recognizes her contributions to New York. It highlights her achievements as a legendary athlete, including her success with the New York Liberty, multiple WNBA awards, and three Olympic gold medals. The resolution also acknowledges her humanitarian work, particularly through the Hopey's Heart Foundation, which distributes life-saving medical equipment to communities. The bill concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to Tina Charles as a token of appreciation from the state.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Bishop Dr. Charles Leslie Norris, Sr., a respected religious leader and community figure in Queens. It honors his life by pausing legislative proceedings to express collective grief and recognizing his decades of service to his church, his family, and various civic organizations. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official record of respect and appreciation for his contributions to faith, justice, and community empowerment.
Requires that any law enforcement agency in the state that encrypts any portion of its radio communications shall ensure that all of its radio communications, with the exception of sensitive information, may be monitored in real time by professional journalists, newscasters, and individuals employed by emergency services organizations.
This bill allows judges to extend the time a person on interim probation can stay out of jail for up to two additional years, provided the defendant agrees and is actively participating in a treatment or diversion program. It applies to individuals who have already been convicted of a crime and are eligible for probation but need more time to complete rehabilitation before a final sentence is decided. The law requires the court to consult with the prosecutor and ensures the defendant receives a written list of all supervision conditions they must follow. If the person successfully completes the extended probation period, the time spent on probation will count toward any future probation sentence.
This bill requires the state tax commissioner to publish an annual report on brownfields redevelopment tax credits by June 30th each year. The report will list the names of entities claiming these credits, the specific amounts of tax benefits received, and details about the projects funded, such as construction jobs, wage rates, and the number of minority and women-owned businesses involved. By making this information public, the legislation aims to increase transparency regarding how the state's tax incentives for cleaning up contaminated sites are being utilized. The requirement for this report applies to all taxpayers who claimed the credit in the previous calendar year.
This bill makes certain temporary powers of the New York State Housing Finance Agency permanent, allowing it to continue financing multi-family housing projects without an expiration date. Specifically, it removes a 2027 deadline that previously limited the agency's ability to issue tax-exempt bonds and set income limits for mortgage recipients. The legislation also ensures that the agency can maintain its current borrowing limits and program guidelines indefinitely, rather than reverting to older laws after the temporary period ends. Directly affecting the agency and the housing projects it funds, the bill provides long-term stability for its operations while leaving the specific financial caps and eligibility rules unchanged.
This bill allows wholesale beer sellers to also sell cider at wholesale by requiring them to pay a one-time fee of $375. The fee is a single payment rather than an annual charge, and the cider license lasts for the same period as the seller's existing wholesale beer license. Businesses that currently hold a wholesale beer license can immediately begin selling cider to other licensed retailers and out-of-state customers once they pay the fee. The law applies to cider sold in bottles, barrels, or casks and aligns the regulations with those already in place for wholesale beer sales.
Authorizes the compensation to Catholic Guardian Services for fair and equitable holding expenses associated with lands transferred to Catholic Home Bureau which reverted to the state upon termination of their use for public purposes.
Authorizes the village of Hempstead, in the county of Nassau, to amortize over a period of 20 years, the payments made to village employees upon separation from employment.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the Miriam Carey 4th Annual Butterfly Brunch scheduled for September 20, 2026. It honors the memory of Miriam Carey and acknowledges the efforts of her sister, Valerie Carey, and the family in organizing the event to promote healing, justice, and community support. The resolution expresses appreciation for the organizers and commits to sending a copy of the document to them. This measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to validate the significance of the gathering.
