Enacts the "Lieutenant Joseph Banish mental health act" to provide a testimonial privilege for communications arising out of law enforcement peer support counseling.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates Christopher Cardello, the owner and founder of Subaru of Utica, on his retirement after 35 years of service. The text acknowledges his career growth from starting a business at age 19 to building a dealership that supports various local charities and community programs. It recognizes the dealership's receipt of a national award for its community commitment and expresses the legislative body's pride in his leadership. The resolution concludes by officially pausing legislative proceedings to honor Cardello and transmitting a copy of the document to him.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 120th anniversary of St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, recognizing its long history since its founding in 1904. The document highlights the college's integration into the new Wynn Hospital facility and details its nursing curriculum, which includes clinical training at various healthcare sites. It formally acknowledges the institution's contributions to nursing education and resolves to transmit a copy of this recognition to the college.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of receiving a state charter. It honors the organization's volunteer efforts in preserving historic buildings and districts in Utica, such as Union Station and the Rutger-Steuben Historic District. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to celebrate the group's contributions and instructs that a copy of the document be sent to the society.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that congratulates Reverend John Buehler on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. It recognizes his decades of service in various roles within New York State, including parish leadership and pastoral care at a geriatric center. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions to the community and directs that a copy of the document be sent to him as a gesture of appreciation.
Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption to certain volunteers who live in that municipality but who serve in neighboring municipalities.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state and municipal officials to try to identify and contact the owners of dogs or cats found dead on public roads. When recovering such animals, officials must look for ownership clues like tags or license numbers and make a reasonable effort to notify the owner or an animal management service about the death. The law also sets a delay of 180 days before it officially takes effect.
Prohibits the knowing sale of xylazine to persons under the age of 21 and without proof of the intended use for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes.
Includes masking products including but not limited to synthetic urine, human urine, a substance used or designed to be added to human urine or a substance used or designed to be added to a chemical test, within the definition of drug-related paraphernalia.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates labeled "Female Veteran" for eligible female veterans and their spouses residing in the state. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of veteran status, and the plates are available upon payment of the standard registration fee plus a one-time $10 service charge. The legislation includes a financial safeguard requiring a $6,000 surety bond to cover potential shortfalls in sales, though this bond is waived if at least 200 orders are received before production begins. The act takes effect immediately, with the specific provision for issuing plates becoming available 180 days after passage.
