Asm. Matt Simpson

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a constitutional process allowing New York voters to remove elected state officials through a recall. It requires petition signatures equal to 20% of voters in the previous election for that office (with county-specific minimums), followed by a special election 70-90 days after petition certification. If a majority votes to remove the official, they are removed immediately, and the office is filled by special election within six months (with the removed official barred from running again). The process applies to state senators, assembly members, and statewide officials (like governor), but excludes judges and prohibits recalls within six months of a previous attempt.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly state that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms cannot be infringed." It would directly affect all residents by enshrining this right in the state constitution, making it harder for future laws to restrict firearm ownership. The amendment would be added to Article 1 of the constitution as a new Section 20, following standard procedures for constitutional changes. The bill is currently under review by the Judiciary Committee after receiving an opinion from the Attorney General.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of justices on the supreme court in any judicial district. It sets a population-based limit: the number of justices cannot exceed one per 50,000 residents (or any fraction over 30,000) based on the latest census. The legislature may also reduce justices, but not below the current number in any district. The proposed change requires voter approval in the 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a constitutional process allowing voters to remove elected state officials through a recall petition. To initiate a recall, voters must gather signatures equal to 12% of the last vote for the office (with at least 1% from five counties), certified by the secretary of state within 160 days. If a majority votes to remove an official in a special election (held 60-80 days after signature certification), the official is removed and replaced by the candidate with the most votes, unless consolidated with a regular election. The bill also requires the legislature to create detailed procedures for petitions, elections, and local recall processes, while prohibiting new recalls for six months after a vote.

Prohibits the governor, the legislature and state agencies from imposing residential housing zoning requirements on local governments without approval from the local government.

Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 885 is a formal expression of appreciation from the New York State Assembly for Gene Merlino's retirement as Lake Luzerne Town Supervisor after 18 years of service (2006-present). It honors his leadership in key community projects like renovating the municipal complex without debt, managing environmental initiatives, and improving emergency communications, while acknowledging his military background and fiscal responsibility. This resolution has no legal effect - it simply conveys the Assembly's commendation through a formal vote. It directly affects Merlino, recognizing his service to Lake Luzerne and Warren County residents.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 891) formally congratulates Dr. Jacquiline S. Touba for receiving the 37th Annual J. Walter Juckett Community Service Award, recognizing her decades of community service through founding the World Awareness Children's Museum and her leadership in arts organizations like North Country ARTS and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. The resolution, adopted by the Assembly, expresses the body's tribute to her contributions to arts education, community enrichment, and nonprofit support in Glens Falls, New York. It will be presented to Dr. Touba as a ceremonial honor.

Establishes the New York road salt reduction council and the New York road salt reduction advisory committee to provide a mechanism for interagency cooperation and coordination to implement the recommendations of the report of the Adirondack road salt reduction task force.

Establishes the office of Native American affairs to act as a centralized office for Native American nations to access information on state programs that are provided to Native Americans.