Asm. Robert Smullen

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 8264) ceremonially dedicates a specific segment of State Route 46 in Rome and Western, Oneida County, to honor Officer Michael E. Jensen. It requires the state transportation commissioner to install signage stating "Highway Dedicated to Officer Michael E Jensen" along this route, but explicitly states the official highway name will not change. The dedication is purely ceremonial, with no effect on official road designations or commerce. This is a procedural commemorative measure, not a policy change affecting residents or services.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Fulton County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax on top of the existing 3% rate, allowing the county to continue this tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Fulton County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision updates the expiration date of the county's existing tax authorization, which was set to end in 2025 but is now extended to 2027. The bill does not change the tax rate or create new taxes - it only prolongs the current authorization period.

Raises the exclusion of certain indebtedness of school districts other than school districts in a city with one hundred twenty-five thousand inhabitants or more according to the latest federal census.

Maddy summaryBill A 678 amends existing education law regarding registered pharmacy technicians. Currently, these technicians are limited to practicing in specific types of licensed facilities or pharmacies owned by such facilities. This bill expands their scope, allowing registered pharmacy technicians to assist licensed pharmacists in *any* pharmacy. They must continue to operate under the direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performing tasks that do not require professional judgment, such as compounding or labeling drugs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Donate Life Month. It aims to raise public awareness about organ and tissue donation, encourage New Yorkers to register as donors through the New York State Donate Life Registry, and honor the life-saving impact of donors and their families. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a ceremonial proclamation to support ongoing efforts to address the critical shortage of donors.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially recognize January 19-25, 2025, as "Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week" in New York. It honors professionals who investigate deaths to determine cause and manner, including coroners, medical examiners, and death investigators. The bill does not create new laws or affect policies; it solely asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation. This symbolic gesture aims to raise public awareness of these professionals' critical role in public health, law enforcement, and providing answers to families.

Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local municipalities to form regional planning councils that can apply for federal and state grants. Under the new rules, these councils are officially recognized as government agencies, which removes previous barriers to receiving funding. Local governments must pass a resolution to agree on the terms of their collaboration before the council can seek these funds. The changes take effect roughly nine months after the law is signed.

Establishes "The Bart Law"; requires a hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program to treat veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".