Regulates energy consumption by data centers; requires annual disclosure reporting; prohibits incentives in fossil fuel power purchase agreements with utilities.
Limits the amount of property tax shift between homestead/non-homestead and class share apportionment for local governments within and including Nassau and Suffolk County.
This bill establishes an "Extended Producer Responsibility" program for artificial turf, requiring manufacturers and importers to manage the collection and disposal of discarded products within the state. To comply, producers must submit a plan to the state department outlining how they will fund and implement collection sites, which can be permanent locations or mobile units that accept all types of turf regardless of brand. The law defines key terms such as "producer" and "recycling" to ensure that companies selling artificial turf are financially responsible for its end-of-life management through reuse, recycling, or proper disposal rather than relying solely on consumers or taxpayers.
This bill authorizes the city of Glen Cove in Nassau County to impose a new four percent tax on stays at hotels, motels, and similar lodging facilities. The tax applies to overnight guests but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least thirty consecutive days. Revenue collected from this tax will go into the city's general fund to be used for any lawful purpose. The legislation also outlines how the tax will be collected, including rules for filing returns and legal procedures for disputes or refunds.
Mandates insurance policies which cover restorative dental services to provide coverage for endodontic services including exams, imaging, root canals and post-treatment care.
Directs that a state, county or local official of employee who receives a subpoena, warrant or other request for or to inspect election materials, equipment or non-public records shall provide notice of such subpoena, warrant or order to the state board of elections and the attorney general; permits the attorney general to seek preliminary or permanent injunctive, declaratory or other appropriate equitable relief.
This bill allows eligible voters in New York to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day at early voting or election day polling locations. To do this, a voter would fill out an affidavit stating their eligibility, which the election board would then verify against state and federal databases before counting the ballot. If the information cannot be immediately verified but the voter is otherwise eligible, the board will issue a voter ID number and process the registration. The bill requires election officials to explain this process to voters and ensures that ballots are only counted after the voter's eligibility and information are confirmed. It does not take effect until ninety days after becoming law.
Extends the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit for certain qualified sites which contain 40% open space and 25% affordable housing units.
Requires the office of court administration, clerks, and all other records custodians to develop policies and procedures to ensure no identifying information or documentation relating to name change actions or sex designation change actions is visible or retrievable in any electronic database maintained by the state of New York or a subdivision thereof.
Makes technical corrections to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 relating to incorporating the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., and providing for its powers and duties; changes "fireman" to "firefighter" and makes corrections to certain references.
This Senate Resolution officially commemorates the 10th anniversary of the "We Dream in Black" initiative, a program by the National Domestic Workers Alliance that supports Black and Afro-descendant domestic workers. The measure formally acknowledges the group's historical role in advocating for labor rights and its success in helping workers recover unpaid wages and secure legal protections like paid leave. As a symbolic gesture, the bill directs the legislature to pause briefly to honor the organization's contributions and sends a copy of the resolution to the Alliance. No new laws or funding are created; the text serves solely to recognize past achievements and celebrate the milestone.
Removes residency requirements for Washington county deputy county attorneys, provided that they live in Washington county or an adjoining county within the state of New York.
