Authorizes the county of Cortland to transfer ownership of Linear Park to Lime Hollow Nature Center, Inc.; provides that such lands shall revert to the county of Cortland if they cease to be used for the agreed upon purpose; provides that such park shall continue to be made available to the general public of the state of New York.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the authorization for hunting big game with a rifle in Tompkins County until October 1, 2028. It directly affects hunters in the county who rely on this specific permission to pursue wildlife. The key provision amends existing state laws to update the expiration date of the current hunting authorization. Once enacted, the change takes effect immediately and supersedes the previous expiration date of October 1, 2026.
Relates to the allocation and use of the revenues raised from the imposition of hotel and motel taxes in Cortland county; provides that a certain percentage of such net annual occupancy receipts be utilized to support and enhance tourism and tourist activity; provides that the remaining portion be used for any lawful county purpose related to economic development.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Ithaca to implement a demonstration program using speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits and hold vehicle owners financially responsible for violations. The program would allow the city to install photo monitoring systems in up to twelve school zones, with strict rules requiring annual calibration, operator training, and advance public signage. Images captured by the cameras would generally not identify drivers or passengers and would be destroyed after legal cases are resolved, with limited exceptions for law enforcement investigations. The authorization for this demonstration program would expire on December 31, 2030.
Establishes the home kitchen enterprise and economic opportunity act; relates to the licensing and operation of home kitchen operations which store, handle, prepare and package ready-to-eat food for consumers.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows people who are currently receiving hospice care to enroll in managed long-term care plans without losing their existing benefits. It ensures that individuals can choose hospice services under Medicare or Medicaid while remaining in a managed long-term care program, rather than being forced to leave that program. To support this change, the bill requires state agencies to create rules for better communication and shared care planning between hospice providers and long-term care administrators. Additionally, these programs must exchange necessary information to ensure that patients receive continuous care without unnecessary delays or disruptions.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New York State laws to streamline how state agencies contract with not-for-profit organizations, specifically clarifying rules for renewals and services started before a contract is fully signed. It establishes clear timelines for contract approval by the attorney general and state comptroller and creates a formal process called a "written directive" that allows nonprofits to begin work early while ensuring payment schedules and funding availability are clearly defined. To support these early-start services, the bill authorizes interest-free short-term loans from a revolving fund for nonprofits that receive a written directive and sets up a new advisory committee to oversee and improve these contracting procedures.
Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.
Relates to permits and financial security for reclamation for mining on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waters; requires such permits to be subject to environmental quality review procedures; requires financial security to cover any damages directly or indirectly resulting from mining activities on state-owned lands occurring below or beneath navigable waterways, including, but not limited to, those resulting from collapse or water contamination.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits new for-profit hospices from being established or incorporated and bans any capacity increases for existing for-profit hospices. It directly affects for-profit hospice care providers and future hospice developers by blocking new entries into the for-profit hospice market and preventing expansion of current for-profit facilities. The key provision, added to public health law, bans all approvals for for-profit hospice operations or capacity expansions effective immediately. This applies to all new applications and existing facilities operating under a for-profit model. The law takes effect as soon as signed, with no grace period for compliance.
