Asm. Marianne Buttenschon

Maddy summaryThis bill allows county election boards to hire election inspectors and poll clerks to work split shifts (two separate work periods) with adjusted pay. It requires that at least one inspector and one clerk from each major political party must be present at every polling site for the entire time polls are open. County boards must establish rules to ensure proper polling site operations while implementing this shift policy. The bill directly affects election workers and county election boards managing polling site staffing.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to designate March 19, 2025, as Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) Day in New York. It recognizes New York's SBDC network - which includes 20 regional centers and 70+ locations - as vital support for small businesses, noting they provided services to over 23,000 businesses and generated $300 million in economic impact during 2023. The resolution highlights SBDCs' long-standing role in offering business advice, disaster recovery support, and job creation, with over 580,000 businesses assisted since the program began in New York. It does not create new laws but formally honors SBDCs' contributions to the state's economy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Sitrin Health Care Center for hosting its 21st Annual Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Basketball Game on April 10, 2025. It recognizes the event’s role in raising funds - over $200,000 total - to support adaptive sports programs like wheelchair basketball, curling, and road racing for people with physical impairments. The resolution highlights the center’s 70+ year mission to provide integrated care and its work enabling athletes to compete internationally. It does not create new policy or funding but formally honors the organization’s community impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic legislative resolution (not a law) commemorating the 50th anniversary of Casa Imports, a Utica, New York-based family-owned food distributor. It recognizes the company's history since 1975, its role supplying Italian food products to restaurants across five Northeast states, and its recent return to family ownership. The resolution contains no new policies, funding, or requirements - it simply formally acknowledges Casa Imports' contributions to the food distribution industry and community. The legislature adopted it on March 17, 2025, with a copy to be sent to the company.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) introduced by Assemblymember Buttenschon to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, New York. It recognizes the cemetery's historical significance as a burial site for notable figures - including a Vice President, Medal of Honor recipients, and community leaders - since its founding in 1848. The resolution formally acknowledges the cemetery's cultural heritage and service to Utica, with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents. It has been adopted without further action.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Assembly Member M. Buttenschon to commemorate Bosnia and Herzegovina's 33rd Independence Day on March 1, 2025. It formally recognizes the historical significance of Bosnia and Herzegovina's independence, which was declared in 1992 following a referendum. The resolution asks the New York State Assembly to pause its legislative work on that date to honor this occasion, acknowledging the cultural contributions of Bosnian refugees resettled in Utica, New York. It has no binding effect on policy or funding and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Firefighter Theodore S. Kogut for 55 years of service with the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department. It formally recognizes his dedication, leadership (including his role as Commissioner since 2018), and community impact through the legislative body. The resolution will be presented to him at the department's Annual Installation Banquet on February 1, 2025, in Utica, New York. It has no policy impact or legal effect beyond this expression of honor.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Firefighter Joseph T. White for 50 years of service with the Maynard Volunteer Fire Department. It formally recognizes his dedication, leadership, and community impact - including his 15 years coaching basketball at local schools - and will be presented to him at the department's February 1, 2025, banquet. The resolution has no policy effect; it simply offers symbolic praise through a written commendation. It directly affects only Firefighter White and the Maynard VFD, with no broader legislative or financial implications.

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.

Relates to veterans tuition awards program eligibility; makes tuition awards available for certain veterans including, but not limited to Vietnam, Persian Gulf and Afghanistan.