Asm. Steve Stern

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution requesting Governor Hochul to declare November 2-8, 2025, as Veterans Awareness Week in New York State. It asks the Governor to formally recognize this week-long observance - the week before Veterans Day (November 11) - to encourage broader public appreciation for veterans. The resolution does not create new laws or directly affect individuals; it is a procedural request for the Governor to issue a proclamation. The intent is to allow schools, veteran organizations, and communities to focus on veterans' service beyond the single Veterans Day holiday.

Amends the real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in the line of duty to permit continuation of such exemption for volunteer members with service between two and five years.

Maddy summaryBill A 3729 would provide a 50% exemption from real property taxes on the primary residence of surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Local governments would need to pass a law or resolution to implement this exemption, which applies to primary homes including certain cooperative housing arrangements. Eligibility requires proof the officer died while on duty, verified through documentation like death certificates or service records. This policy change directly affects surviving spouses of fallen officers by reducing their property tax burden.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes the 80th anniversaries of V-E Day (May 8, 2025) and V-J Day (August 15, 2025), commemorating the end of World War II in Europe and the Pacific. It honors the sacrifices of U.S. veterans, including 407,316 American military deaths and 900,000 New Yorkers who served. The resolution directs copies to New York veteran organizations (American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans) and the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. It is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups, but formally asks the governor to recognize military service through a symbolic observance. The resolution aligns with National Military Appreciation Month and highlights key dates like Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day. It has no binding effect beyond encouraging the governor to issue the proclamation.

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for active military service members who at any time during the taxable year performed active duty in the armed forces in a combat zone; defines terms; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 261) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 29, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State, aligning with National Vietnam Veterans Day. It encourages public observance through ceremonies to honor veterans' service and support their reintegration into civilian life, acknowledging their contributions during the Vietnam War era. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on March 26, 2025, and is ceremonial with no new policy or funding changes.

Provides that the contact information for the department of corrections and community supervision and the office of victim assistance shall be provided to crime victims.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.

Enacts the "community financial services access and modernization act"; modernizes existing statute to reflect the full scope of financial services available at neighborhood "check cashing" establishments; provides for a comprehensive regulatory framework for the delivery of the expanded financial services currently being offered.