Relates to the line of succession for the governor and lieutenant-governor in cases where they are impeached or unable to perform the duties of the office.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the governor and lieutenant-governor to three terms in office. It specifies that any terms served before the amendment takes effect will not count toward this limit, and individuals who have served three terms would be bypassed in the line of succession. The bill does not apply to the comptroller or attorney-general, as those positions are only mentioned in the title but not covered in the proposed constitutional text. This is a proposed amendment currently under review by the Judiciary Committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish to the state constitution. It states that these activities are part of the state's heritage and must be preserved, requiring state laws to manage wildlife while allowing traditional hunting, fishing, and trapping methods. The bill directly affects hunters, anglers, trappers, and state wildlife agencies, as it mandates that all management must balance preserving this heritage with conservation. Key provisions require state regulations to consistently protect both public access to these activities and wildlife populations, subject to reasonable state rules. The amendment must be referred to the next legislative session after the upcoming election for further consideration.
Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state; provides likewise for the case in which the lieutenant-governor is absent from the state and the case in which the temporary president of the senate is absent from the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to clarify the line of succession for the governor's office during absences or vacancies. It specifies that the lieutenant governor becomes governor if the governor dies, resigns, is removed, impeached, or is unable to serve (including being absent from the state). If both the governor and lieutenant governor are unable to serve, the temporary Senate president takes over, with the Assembly speaker as a backup. The bill is a procedural constitutional amendment affecting state leadership succession procedures, not a policy change.
Requires parity in the mental and physical health treatment of the residents of New York state; provides that both mental and physical health "will be matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions".
Provides for the filling of vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor by appointment of the governor subject to confirmation by majority vote in the senate and majority vote in the assembly; provides for an extended order of succession for the filling of a vacancy in the office of the governor.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Antoinette M. Passiatore LaPaglia of Utica, New York, on her 105th birthday (February 5, 2026), recognizing her life story, family, work history, and community involvement. The resolution contains no policy changes or mechanisms; it simply expresses legislative recognition and includes a commitment to send her a copy of the resolution. It directly affects only Antoinette LaPaglia as a symbolic gesture.
Requires the same benefits and services for post-traumatic stress disorder for emergency dispatchers and correction officers as are afforded police and firefighters.
Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 860 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim January 2026 as Firefighter Cancer Prevention Month in New York State. This resolution directly affects firefighters by raising public awareness of their elevated cancer risks - firefighters face a 9% higher cancer diagnosis rate and 14% higher cancer death rate than the general population, per NIOSH data. The resolution aligns with National Firefighter Cancer Prevention Month and aims to support cancer prevention efforts, including safer work practices and reducing exposure to carcinogens from smoke, debris, and contaminated gear. It does not create new laws but formally asks the Governor to issue a symbolic proclamation to highlight this issue. (Bill: A.860, Adopted 2026-01-21)
