Bill Memos
Mothers and Infants Lasting Change (“MILC”) Allowance
Memorandum of Support
Re: S4578 Ramos/A6197 Clark
Establishes the Mothers and Infants Lasting Change (“MILC”) allowance
The above-referenced legislation would establish an income allowance for eligible participants during the last three months of pregnancy and the first 18 months of the child’s life. It would also exclude income received from this allowance for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance eligibility. The New York State Catholic Conference supports this important measure.
Recoverability of Sovereign Debt
Memorandum of Support
Re: A2970 Fahy / S4747 Hoylman-Sigal
In relation to recoverability of sovereign debt
The above-referenced legislation is intended to promote effective and orderly sovereign debt restructuring for developing countries recovering from health and economic crises by achieving equitable burden-sharing between public and private creditors.
The New York State Catholic Conference supports this legislation.
Reproductive Health Services Training Grant Program
Memorandum of Opposition
Re: A3279-A Epstein
Establishes a reproductive health services training grant program
The above-referenced legislation would establish a reproductive health services training and education grant program to train providers, interns, and residents in the performance of abortion, and establish an abortion training and education fund. The New York State Catholic Conference opposes this tiresome, pandering bill for the stunt that it is.
Housing Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Memorandum of Support
Re: S5028-A Mannion
Relates to the creation of an innovative supportive housing program for persons with a developmental disability who wish and are able to safely reside in such a setting
The above referenced bill would provide innovative housing opportunities for persons with a developmental disability and enable them to reside together and live more independently. The New York State Catholic Conference supports this legislation.
Parental Notification for Abortions on Minors
Memorandum of Support
Re: S2911 Murray / A3398 DeStefano
In relation to parental notification for abortions performed on minors
The New York State Catholic Conference supports the above-referenced legislation which would support parents in the discharge of their parental responsibilities and promote the structure and stability of the family unit. This bill would require 48 hours’ notice to one parent prior to abortions performed on children under age 18.
State Agency Contracts with Non-Profits
Memorandum of Support
Re: S4877 Mayer / A2740 Paulin
Reduces the number of days for a state agency to register contracts with not-for-profit organizations to 30; defines registered contracts
The above-referenced bill would ensure a timely procurement process for nonprofits by requiring state agencies to register their contracts within 30 days. The New York State Catholic Conference applauds this legislation and urges its passage.
Health Equity Impact Assessments
Memorandum of Opposition
Re: A3113-A Clark / S3609-B Webb
Enhances the scope of health equity impact assessments to require consideration of reproductive health services and maternal health care
The above referenced legislation would require consideration of reproductive health services as part of health equity impact assessments. The New York State Catholic Conference opposes this bill, which is another attempt to malign Catholic Hospitals.
Allowances for the Costs of Diapers
Memorandum of Support
Re: S1210 Persaud/A2872 Solages
In relation to allowances for the costs of diapers
The above-referenced bill would amend the Social Services Law to provide eligible parents with an allowance for the purchase of diapers for their infants and toddlers. The New York State Catholic Conference supports this legislation and urges its approval.
Working Families Tax Credit
Memorandum of Support
Re: S277-A Gounardes / A4022-A Hevesi
Relates to a working families tax credit
The above referenced legislation would create the New York State Working Families Tax Credit by streamlining the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Empire State Child Tax Credit. The New York State Catholic Conference wholeheartedly supports this proposal.
Participation in State Contracts
Memorandum of Opposition
Re: S4287 Cooney/A1936 Gonzalez-Rojas
In relation to participating in state contracts
The above-referenced legislation declares that any state contract “shall be rendered forfeit and void” by the state comptroller if the contracted agency did not include in its employee health care plans “services for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people, including but not limited to hormone replacement therapy, gender-affirming surgery, and treatment typically associated with one particular gender.”