Asm. Donna Lupardo

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 452 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the State of New York. The resolution aims to increase public awareness regarding motorcycle safety and reduce fatalities among riders in New York.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 424 congratulates the Binghamton University Debate Team for winning First Place at the 79th National Debate Tournament. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement, specifically naming Eli Turner-Louis and Jeremiah Cohn, and transmits copies to them and the team's director.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 339 honors John "JR" Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who died in the line of duty on February 12, 2025. The resolution, adopted by the New York State Assembly, expresses condolences to his family and memorializes his service to the community, including his work coaching youth sports and his dedication to firefighting. A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to his wife, children, and surviving relatives. This is a symbolic tribute with no policy or legal effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) expressing legislative recognition. It formally congratulates the Binghamton High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class AA Championship on March 21, 2025, and specifically names the players and coach. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply serves as a symbolic gesture of support from the legislature. Copies will be sent to the team and coach.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution (Assembly Resolution 314) formally recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Institute for Child Development (ICD) at Binghamton University. It commemorates ICD's work since 1974 supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals, their families, and communities through services, research, and training. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it simply directs the legislature to honor ICD's contributions and send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

Requires public-facing websites operated by political committees to contain "paid for by" language; adds such public-facing websites to the list of political communications that qualify as independent expenditures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State parks to actively promote farmers markets within state parks that sell locally grown food products, without harming park environments. It mandates parks officials to post market locations/times on their website, identify new park locations for markets, and coordinate with agencies like Empire State Development and Agriculture. The policy directly affects state parks management and farmers markets operating in park settings. It creates concrete requirements for information sharing and collaboration but does not fund or mandate new markets.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ross Park Zoo in Binghamton, New York. It formally recognizes the zoo's history, conservation work, and community impact through resolutions adopted by the legislature. The resolution directs a copy to be sent to the Ross Park Zoo as a gesture of appreciation. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or affect any policies or individuals beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating Maine-Endwell High School's girls bowling team for winning the NYSPHSAA Division II Championship on March 16, 2025. It recognizes their achievement as the school's first state championship and the first girls' title for Section IV since 2009. The resolution formally applauds the team members and coach, with copies to be sent to them. It has no policy impact or legislative effect beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim March 17-23, 2025, as Agriculture Week in New York State, aligning with National Agriculture Week. It aims to symbolically recognize farmers' contributions to food supply, the state's economy, and environmental health. The resolution highlights agriculture's role in feeding millions and encourages public awareness of farming's importance. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, serving as a ceremonial acknowledgment.