Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim July 20, 2025, as Colombian Heritage Day in the State of New York, on the 215th Anniversary of Colombian Independence
Restricts who may sign checks issued by the state associated with the inflation refund credit to the commissioner of taxation and finance or their designee; prohibits such checks from containing the name, likeness, image, facsimile signature, or actual signature of the governor.
Prevents public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and their dependents by such public employer.
Expands pharmacy benefit management services to include the management or administration of benefits relating to durable medical equipment; defines "durable medical equipment"; relates to pharmacy or durable medical equipment provider audits by pharmacy benefit managers.
Commemorating the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center's Lunch by the Bay honoring Paul Romeo as 2025 Father of the Year on June 29, 2025
Honoring the Lexington School for the Deaf upon the occasion of hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic vs. Assembly/Senate All-Stars on May 20, 2025
Requires certain labeling to be used to indicate the safety dates and quality dates of food products; requires the department of agriculture and markets to educate consumers about such provisions.
Provides that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who fulfills certain values based procurement standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder and when the bidder makes publicly available data on where such bidder sources their food items; sets forth the criteria for values based procurement standards to include local economies, environmental resilience, racial equity, valued workforce, valued agricultural sector, animal welfare, and nutrition.
Requires the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities to provide care for certain persons with developmental disabilities who have been admitted to hospitals or psychiatric facilities on an emergency basis.
Provides that the transfer of certain state lands to KIPP: Albany Community Public Charter Schools shall be made after the submission of the application to the office of general services for such transfer, and prior to the expiration of provisions authorizing such transfer; extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.