This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare April 30, 2026, as Adverse Childhood Experiences Awareness Day in New York. The resolution highlights how traumatic events in childhood can harm long-term health and well-being, and it aims to increase public understanding of these issues. By designating this day, the state hopes to encourage communities and policymakers to focus on preventing childhood trauma and building resilience in families. The measure does not create new laws or programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the topic.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Alexandra Acerra of Manhasset, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award. The resolution acknowledges her completion of a rigorous service project titled 'Horsing Around' and recognizes her dedication to leadership and community service. It directs the state legislature to pause briefly to honor her achievement and requires that a copy of the resolution be sent to her.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes Jaxon Egloff, a junior at Bolton Central High School, for being named the New York State Sportswriters Association's Class D Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The bill highlights his achievements, including leading his team to a state championship and averaging 17 points per game during the season. It directs the legislature to pause briefly to commend Egloff and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. This measure is purely ceremonial and does not alter any laws or policies.
This Senate Resolution officially designates May 2026 as Black Heritage Month and May 31, 2026, as National Black Heritage Day in Panama. The measure honors the cultural and historical contributions of Afro-Panamanian communities, including their music, art, and role in shaping the nation's identity. It specifically calls on New Yorkers to recognize and celebrate the legacy of African and Antillean descendants in Panama. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Panamanian-American community in New York State.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Emily Kesler as she receives the New York State Citizenship Award on May 28, 2026. The measure expresses the legislative body's appreciation for her leadership as a student government president and her active involvement in community service and honor societies. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Kesler to acknowledge her contributions to her school and community. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a ceremonial gesture to recognize her achievements.
This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Meaghan Daly, a student at W. C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, New York, for receiving the New York State Citizenship Award. The resolution recognizes her contributions to her school and community, including her leadership roles in various clubs and her volunteer work at the local library. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge her achievements and specifies that a copy of the resolution will be sent to her. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official commendation of her civic engagement and character.
This bill prevents courts from denying class action lawsuits solely because the case involves government operations. It amends court rules to explicitly state that government involvement alone cannot block a class action certification. This directly affects plaintiffs in lawsuits against government entities (like cities or state agencies) who seek to pursue group claims for issues such as policy violations. The law requires courts to evaluate other legal criteria for class certification instead of using government involvement as a blanket reason to deny the case.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Ron Hicks for his 30 years of public service in New York State, specifically his role as Assistant Dutchess County Executive since 2012. The resolution expresses the legislature's appreciation for his career, which included roles with the Assembly, Governor Pataki's administration, and workforce development initiatives like the Aviation Education Center. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply formally recognizes his service. The resolution will be sent to Mr. Hicks upon completion.
Prohibits the participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; prohibits the department of environmental conservation from issuing permits or licenses allowing participation of certain animals in traveling animal acts; excludes certain permanent performing institutions; imposes a civil penalty not to exceed $1000 for a violation.
This bill amends New York's Penal Law to explicitly include animal fighting as a qualifying felony for enterprise corruption charges. It directly affects individuals or groups operating animal fighting rings, as their activities will now count as "criminal activity" under enterprise corruption statutes. The key change adds "section three hundred fifty-one of the agriculture and markets law relating to animal fighting" to the list of felonies that trigger enterprise corruption penalties. This expands the scope of enterprise corruption prosecutions to cover animal fighting operations without changing the core definition of the crime.
Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.
Adds Falls Brook, Jones Brook, Kelso Brook, Minerva Stream, and Trout Brook to the definition of inland waterways for the purposes of waterfront revitalization.
