Establishes the indigenous clean biofuel innovation and resource partnership pilot program to develop and deploy low-carbon bio-blended fuels in alignment with the state's clean fuel standards.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize October 19-23, 2026, as School Bus Safety Week. The resolution highlights the importance of keeping children safe while getting on and off school buses and encourages drivers to avoid passing stopped buses. It serves as a formal request to the Governor to support awareness efforts involving parents, students, and safety officials. The measure does not change any laws or create new programs but instead promotes an existing safety campaign.
Authorizes the city of New York to provide for a residential parking permit system in Queens Community Boards 3 and 4 to reduce hazards and pollution levels.
This bill suspends specific taxes on motor fuel and diesel fuel from June 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, directly affecting fuel distributors and retailers. During this period, the suspension covers various state excise taxes and sales taxes, requiring sellers to lower their prices by the exact amount of the tax reduction. Additionally, the state will transfer funds equal to the lost tax revenue into dedicated transportation trust funds to maintain financial support for mass transit and highway projects. The legislation also ensures that retailers who previously paid these taxes can receive refunds or credits for the overpayment during the suspension window.
Provides that school bus transportation be provided where: a parent or guardian of a child not residing in the district on the April first date submits a written request within thirty days after establishing residence in the district; a family moves to a different dwelling within the district during the school year; a school moves locations from one location to another; or a parent or guardian chooses a nonpublic school for their child after April first.
Establishes a highway safety corridor on the Southern State Parkway between exit seventeen and exit thirty-one; provides for enhanced traffic enforcement and a reporting requirement.
Establishes a program to conduct annual audits of commercial driver's license records maintained by the department of motor vehicles; requires the department of motor vehicles to notify licensees of deficiencies and provide an opportunity to cure such deficiencies; requires annual reporting to the governor and legislature; makes related provisions.
This bill authorizes the city of New Rochelle to run a demonstration program using cameras to monitor vehicle speeds in school zones. Under the new rules, vehicle owners could be held financially responsible if the driver exceeds posted speed limits during specific times, such as school hours and student activities. The program would allow the city to install photo enforcement systems in up to three zones at once, provided the equipment passes regular tests and calibration checks. Additionally, the bill mandates that images captured by these cameras must not identify drivers or passengers and limits how long the photos can be kept. The authorization for this demonstration program would automatically end on December 31, 2031.
This bill allows funding for non-medical transportation to help people with substance use disorders get to peer support services. It requires the relevant office to set specific payment rates for these rides by April 1, 2026, after consulting with the Department of Health. The legislation also directs officials to seek federal Medicaid money and other available grants to pay for this transportation. Once the rates are established, individuals with substance use disorders will have a clearer path to accessing necessary peer support through covered travel assistance.
Authorizes the use of fully autonomous vehicles in Albany and Rensselaer counties until July 1, 2028; provides for operation, licensing, insurance, duties following crashes, on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, registration and titles, operation by human drivers, and related provisions.
