Asm. Angelo Santabarbara

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State parks to actively promote farmers markets within state parks that sell locally grown food products, without harming park environments. It mandates parks officials to post market locations/times on their website, identify new park locations for markets, and coordinate with agencies like Empire State Development and Agriculture. The policy directly affects state parks management and farmers markets operating in park settings. It creates concrete requirements for information sharing and collaboration but does not fund or mandate new markets.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the New York State Assembly. It requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 2025 as "Autism Acceptance Month" in New York State, aligning with National Autism Acceptance Month and World Autism Acceptance Day. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but formally asks the Governor to issue a public proclamation recognizing the month. It directly affects the Governor's office, requiring them to issue the proclamation if they choose to do so. The resolution focuses on raising awareness and promoting acceptance, referencing autism prevalence statistics and disparities in diagnosis.

Requires that a billing statement delivered to the customer by an energy services company include a side-by-side comparison showing both the price charged by the energy service company for commodity and delivery service during the prior billing period, and the price the customer would have paid had they taken commodity and delivery service from their local utility corporation or municipality; requires an energy service company to provide each of its customers with an annual statement comparing the price charged by the energy service company for commodity and delivery services and other energy-related value-added products over the prior twelve-month period with the price such customer would have paid had they taken commodity and delivery service from their local utility corporation or municipality.

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 5-year demonstration program allowing Schenectady to use photo enforcement cameras in school zones to issue fines to vehicle owners for speeding. The program would operate during school hours and student activities in up to 20 school zones, with strict requirements for camera calibration, daily testing, and privacy protections (blurring driver/vehicle details in images). It directly affects vehicle owners driving through Schenectady school zones during specified times, with fines issued to the registered owner, not the driver. The program expires December 31, 2030, and includes safeguards like mandatory warning signs and restricted use of recorded images.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Schenectady to implement a photo enforcement program for traffic signal violations. It allows Schenectady to install cameras at up to 12 intersections, sending liability notices by mail to vehicle owners (not drivers) when violations are captured, with photos designed to avoid identifying drivers or passengers. Owners face penalties up to $50 per violation (plus $25 for late response), but the program does not count as a driving conviction, affect driving records, or impact insurance. The policy applies exclusively to Schenectady and requires owners to prove a vehicle was reported stolen during the violation to avoid liability.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the New York State Assembly to honor the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on March 29, 2025. It directs the Assembly to pause its work for a commemoration event at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Schenectady, New York, and sends a copy to the Schenectady County Veterans Service Agency. The resolution recognizes Vietnam War veterans' service and sacrifices, referencing the 1973 withdrawal of U.S. troops and the ongoing national commemoration of the war. It has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely a symbolic gesture of respect for veterans.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate March 13, 2025, as K9 Veterans Day in New York State. It honors military working dogs and related K9 units (including border patrol, search/rescue, and police dogs) who have served from World War I through current conflicts. The resolution cites March 13 as the anniversary of the K9 Corps' founding in 1942 and aligns with National K9 Veterans Day. It does not create new laws but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation for public recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on March 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (A.R. 195) honors Leonard F. Porcaro, a Schenectady, New York resident and Korean War veteran who died on August 31, 2024, at age 92. It expresses the New York State Assembly's condolences to his family and commemorates his 40+ years of community service, including his leadership as Commander of American Legion Post No. 1005. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a formal tribute to his life and contributions.

Relates to the commissioner of corrections and community supervision's heat mitigation plan for correctional facilities; provides findings regarding permanent cooling solutions shall be included.