Asm. Mary Beth Walsh

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 12, 2026, as Girl Scout Day in New York State to honor the organization's 114th anniversary and its contributions to youth development. The resolution formally recognizes the historical significance of Girl Scouting, which began in 1912, and acknowledges the group's mission of community service and girls' empowerment. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment that will be sent to Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

Provides for eye and tissue donation; requires coroners to develop a protocol for making referrals of deaths that fall under their jurisdiction and occur outside of a hospital including calling the federally designated organ procurement organization for donor registry verification and a donor suitability determination.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-time energy price refund credit for New York state taxpayers who lived in the state during 2024 and meet specific income limits. Eligible residents receive between $150 and $400 depending on their filing status and income level, with higher amounts available for married couples and lower incomes. The credit is calculated based on 2024 tax information and will be issued as a refund or tax credit for the 2026 tax year. The legislation also ensures that any portion of the credit included in federal income will not be subject to New York state or local income tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York's Office of Mental Health to create rules for releasing patient records after a person's death. It allows family members, legal representatives, or healthcare providers involved in the person's care to access these records upon written request, while respecting any prior expressed wishes of the deceased. The rules must follow federal privacy laws (HIPAA) and define "family member" for treatment-related requests. It applies directly to families of deceased residents in mental health facilities and the Office of Mental Health, overriding some existing privacy restrictions. The bill does not change current rules for living patients' records.

Grants retroactive tier IV membership in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to Katie Adamek, who is an employee of the Schenectady City School District beginning November 23, 2009.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a legislative bill) congratulating Jolie Chichak, a Shenendehowa High School student, for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Tennis Singles State Championship on October 29, 2025. It formally recognizes her athletic achievement - making her the first singles state champion from Section 2 since 1998 and Shenendehowa’s first-ever singles state champion - as well as her academic excellence (96.33 GPA). The resolution sends copies to Chichak, her coaches (Chris Hanley, Bill MacArthur, Jed Murray), and school administrators. It has no policy impact and serves solely as symbolic recognition of her accomplishments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate February 2026 as Black History Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing the significance of Black history and contributions. The resolution highlights historical milestones and figures through its preamble but focuses solely on urging state-level observance. It directly affects New York by encouraging official state recognition of Black History Month. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on February 5, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Shenendehowa High School's girls varsity cross country team and head coach Rob Cloutier for winning the 2025 New York State Federation Cross Country Team Championship. It recognizes their first state title, qualification for the Nike Cross Nationals (where they placed 12th), and academic achievements including a team GPA of 94.05%. The resolution also highlights their 32-2 overall record and 10-2 Suburban Council dual meet success. Copies will be sent to the athletes, coaches, and school administrators as formal acknowledgment of their achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to establish clear rules for filling vacancies in federal elected offices, primarily affecting U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring before July 1st of the final year of a term, to be held 70-80 days after the governor’s proclamation, and specifies that Senate vacancies must be filled by temporary appointment until a designated date (e.g., January 3rd following the next even-numbered year). If a special election isn’t held as required, the vacancy is filled at the next general election. These changes ensure consistent timelines for federal office vacancies while aligning with existing election schedules.

Requires the legislature to provide funding to reimburse localities for the costs associated with expenditures made as a requirement of any law which mandates the undertaking of a new program or increases the level of service of an existing program by a locality; requires the legislature to establish procedures for the allocation of funds among the local governments.