Asm. Billy Jones

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially recognizes May 4-10, 2025, as "Loon Appreciation Week" in the State of New York. This designation aims to raise awareness about the importance of loons, particularly the Common Loon, which is an iconic species in the Adirondacks and a species of special concern in the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4-10, 2025, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in the State of New York. It aims to recognize the contributions and daily work of correctional officers and employees across the state.

Maddy summaryBill K 353 is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Kate Fish, recognizing her contributions as a distinguished citizen, respected leader, and devoted member of her community in New York. This bill does not propose new laws or policy changes, but rather serves as a commemorative tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 149), not a policy bill. It requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate October 2025 as "Cockayne Syndrome Awareness Month" in New York State. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about Cockayne Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting children that causes progressive physical and neurological symptoms, including vision loss, mobility issues, and early death. It directly supports families managing this condition and encourages broader community recognition of their challenges. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on March 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 129) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), established in 1925. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it formally recognizes NYSAC's century of work supporting New York's 57 counties and five boroughs through advocacy, training, and research. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations" to honor NYSAC's contributions and directs a copy to be sent to the association. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect or direct impact on residents or county operations.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution 124) commemorates The Adirondack Council's 50th anniversary on February 24, 2025, recognizing its environmental advocacy work protecting Adirondack Park since 1975. It honors the Council's efforts to preserve the park's ecological integrity, defend constitutional protections for 2.6 million acres, and promote sustainable communities. The resolution was introduced and adopted on February 24, 2025, as a formal tribute with no policy changes or funding requirements.

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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate February 3, 2025, as Canadian Heritage Day in New York State. It commemorates New York's economic, cultural, and historical ties with Canada, highlighting $50 billion in annual trade, 800 Canadian-owned businesses in the state, and cross-border initiatives like the Champlain Hudson Power Express. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes existing partnerships through a ceremonial proclamation. It was adopted by the legislature and will be sent to the Governor and Canadian Consulate.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state-owned parking facilities with at least 50 spaces to install electric vehicle charging stations in a percentage of spots ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on the facility's total size. The Office of General Services is tasked with installing and maintaining these stations, which must meet specific electrical capacity standards, and is authorized to hire licensed electricians if upgrades to the power system are needed. The law applies to public, employee, and pay-per-use parking areas and would have taken effect on April 1 of the following year. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor in December 2024 and subsequently tabled, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the membership rules for the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to include a representative for agricultural producers. It changes the council's composition from fifteen to sixteen members and adjusts the number of seats for fire service officials, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to eight. The amendment ensures that one appointed member specifically represents agricultural interests, giving farmers a formal voice in state fire and building code decisions.