Asm. Marianne Buttenschon

Maddy summaryThis bill designates August 2026 as Karen American Heritage Month to honor the history and contributions of Karen people in the United States. The resolution highlights the Karen community's origins in Myanmar, their refugee experiences, and their cultural traditions such as Karen New Year and Karen Wrist Tying. It also notes the Karen Organization of America's role in supporting Karen refugees and preserving their heritage. The bill directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Karen Organization of America.

Empowers the office of fire prevention and control to, in coordination with the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities and the chief disability officer, provide minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental disability to all firefighters.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 5, 2026, as Teacher Appreciation Day. The measure is intended to honor educators and highlight their important role in supporting students. It does not create new laws or change any policies; it simply directs the Governor to issue a proclamation. The resolution affects the state government by setting aside a specific date to celebrate teachers.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors James L. McGuire, a New York State veteran, on the occasion of his participation in an Honor Flight on May 2, 2026. The measure recognizes McGuire's service in the United States Navy, specifically his time with the Naval Construction Battalions during the Vietnam War, and acknowledges his subsequent volunteer work with veterans' organizations. The key provision requires the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to McGuire and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. This action serves as a public acknowledgment of his military history and contributions to the community rather than changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the 90th anniversary of the Whitesboro Central School District on May 11, 2026. It affects the district and its community by expressing the state legislature's pride in the school's nine-decade history of education and service. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the district and authorizes sending a copy of the document to the school. Additionally, it acknowledges the district's plan to open a 25-year time capsule in 2051 as part of its anniversary celebrations.

Provides that the thruway authority shall issue permits for ambulances and fire vehicles exempting such vehicles from paying tolls on the thruway when engaged in an emergency operation.

Directs the commissioner of health, in consultation with the commissioner of the office of general services, to conduct a study on the use of solid antimicrobial materials for touch surfaces in the construction of public buildings.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts wood burning used for recreation, building heating, cooking, or food preparation from certain greenhouse gas emissions regulations. It directly affects rural residents and small communities who rely on wood-burning for these everyday purposes. The law modifies environmental conservation rules to exclude these specific wood-burning activities from compliance requirements tied to New York's 2019 climate law. The exemption applies immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Prohibits the use of intoxication of the victim as a defense in sex crimes where the victim is under the influence of any drug, intoxicant, or other substance to a degree which rendered the victim temporarily incapable of appraising or controlling such person's conduct and such condition was known or reasonably should have been known to a person in the actor's situation.

Relates to the development and posting of a senior trail guide that identifies walking and hiking opportunities for active seniors within the state park system and along public non-motorized multi-use trails within the state.