Asm. Chris Friend

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 423 congratulates the GorillaBots Team 5485, a robotics team comprised of students from Horseheads, Elmira, and Corning, New York. It specifically recognizes their achievement of capturing First Place at the New York Excelsior FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Tournament and ranking first in the Ochoa Division at the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship.

Maddy summaryBill K 391 is an Assembly Resolution that commemorates the 150th Anniversary of I.D. Booth, Inc. of Elmira, New York. This resolution honors the company's five generations of family leadership and its long-standing service in the hardware and building supply industry.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 346 is a commemorative resolution recognizing and honoring the 75th Anniversary of Able2, an agency that provides advocacy and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chemung County. The resolution celebrates Able2's history as a pioneer in fighting for equality and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher for saving a man from an oncoming train in Chemung County on November 18, 2024, by pulling him off the tracks seconds before impact. It specifically commends his receipt of the Superintendent's Commendation Award, the highest honor for bravery within the New York State Police. The Assembly adopted this resolution to formally recognize his life-saving actions and dedication to public service.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York, on May 10, 2025. It honors the performing arts venue's history, including its origins as the Keeney Theater (opened 1925), survival of floods, and community efforts to save it from demolition in 1975. The resolution formally recognizes the center's role in supporting local arts organizations and cultural enrichment. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating the Candor Junior-Senior High School Girls' Volleyball Team for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Section IV Class D Championship. It formally recognizes their championship victory, including their 22-1 season record and specific playoff wins, and extends congratulations to the players, head coach Pam Quinlan, and assistant coaches. The resolution has no policy impact or financial effect - it serves solely as symbolic recognition for the team's athletic achievement.

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the maximum amount of money justice courts can handle in small claims cases from $3,000 to $5,000, excluding interest and costs. It also updates the fees required to file these claims, increasing the cost for smaller claims from $10 to $15 and for larger claims from $15 to $20. The changes apply to individuals and businesses filing suits in justice courts for monetary recovery or property disputes within the state.

Relates to the provision of regulatory information to small businesses through the establishment of a small business regulatory nexus by certain agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Elizabeth Kelley, a student at SUNY Corning Community College, for receiving the Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for EOP Excellence. The award recognizes her leadership within the Educational Opportunity Program, which supports low-income students in accessing higher education, as well as her roles as a peer coach and activity coordinator. By passing this resolution, the legislature acknowledges her achievements and extends its best wishes for her future success. The document concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be sent to Kelley.