Asm. Marianne Buttenschon

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (K 40) requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating January 2025 as Firefighter Cancer Prevention Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It directly affects New York firefighters by raising public awareness about their elevated cancer risks - firefighters face a 9% higher cancer diagnosis rate and 14% higher cancer death rate than the general population due to exposure to hazardous chemicals during firefighting. The resolution emphasizes the need for better cancer prevention protocols, safer work practices, and support for firefighters, citing the National Firefighter Registry and occupational cancer as the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths. This symbolic action aims to increase visibility and encourage further legislative support, but it does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Nursing Program for its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the program's history since 1973, including its pioneering RN-BS pathway and development of advanced nursing degrees like the 2022 Doctor of Nursing Practice. The resolution formally honors the program's contributions to nursing education and healthcare in New York. The only action taken is transmitting a copy of the resolution to SUNY Poly's School of Nursing.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 31) honoring Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney upon his retirement after 37 years in law enforcement. It formally recognizes his service with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, New York State Police, and various community roles, including awards like the 2009 Oneida County Distinguished Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The resolution has no policy provisions or impact on laws or affected parties; it simply expresses legislative congratulations and directs a formal copy to be sent to Sergeant Olney. The bill was introduced and adopted on January 21, 2025.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates state agricultural laws to officially classify cannabis as a crop, livestock product, and livestock. By adding a new paragraph to the agriculture and markets law, it incorporates the legal definition of cannabis from the state's cannabis law into the agricultural code. The change takes effect immediately upon signing, ensuring that cannabis is recognized within the existing framework for farming and agricultural markets.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for automobile brokers, requiring them to maintain a permanent physical location for their business and update their registration within thirty days if that address changes. It mandates that written contracts between brokers and consumers must include specific details such as the vehicle description, total price, estimated delivery date, and a clear statement that the broker cannot charge fees from both the buyer and the dealer. Additionally, the law requires these contracts to be easily cancellable with a full refund processed within ten business days if the final price exceeds the estimate by more than five percent or if the car is not delivered within thirty days of the estimated date. The legislation also enforces stricter advertising standards and requires that all mandatory contract terms be printed in bold, twelve-point type to ensure they are clearly visible to consumers.

Expands the definitions of surplus agricultural products and processed products for the purposes of the Nourish New York program to include certain milk and other non-alcoholic farm produced beverages.

Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists, for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.

Prohibits mortgagees from requiring mortgagors of certain residential real property to purchase flood insurance exceeding a coverage amount that exceeds the balance as of the beginning of the year for which the policy shall be in effect, or that includes coverage for contents.

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.