Asm. John Lemondes

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the authorization for the town of Skaneateles to collect an occupancy tax (typically on short-term rentals like hotels or vacation properties) through December 31, 2027. It directly affects the town government, which administers the tax, and businesses subject to it. The key change is simply updating the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the existing tax law, with no new tax rates or rules added. The bill does not create new policy but prolongs the current tax authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Cayuga County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax (on top of the existing 3%) until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Cayuga County by continuing a local tax that funds county services. The bill amends existing tax law to update the expiration date from 2025 to 2027, maintaining the current tax structure without changing rates or scope.

Permits an eligible retirement system member to receive, in lieu of an ordinary death benefit, a death benefit such member would otherwise be entitled to receive provided such member is a state-paid judge or justice of the unified court system or a housing judge of the civil court of the city of New York.

Maddy summaryBill A 3729 would provide a 50% exemption from real property taxes on the primary residence of surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Local governments would need to pass a law or resolution to implement this exemption, which applies to primary homes including certain cooperative housing arrangements. Eligibility requires proof the officer died while on duty, verified through documentation like death certificates or service records. This policy change directly affects surviving spouses of fallen officers by reducing their property tax burden.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 727 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 6, 2025, as Coaches Day in New York. The resolution recognizes coaches' contributions to youth development and aligns with National Coaches Day, established by President Nixon in 1972. This symbolic gesture has no legal effect and serves only to honor coaches' role in teaching life lessons through sports.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to recognize October 25, 2025, as "Hug a Sheep Day" in New York, aligning with the existing National Hug a Sheep Day observed on the last Saturday of October. It does not create new policies, affect any individuals or entities, or require government action beyond the Governor's symbolic proclamation. The resolution cites the national event's purpose of promoting appreciation for sheep and farm animal welfare through activities like farm visits. It has been adopted by the Assembly but remains a non-binding commemorative gesture.

Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.

Permits the state board of elections to join certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations and provide such organizations with certain voter information; requires the state to join a multistate voter list maintenance organization on or before July 31, 2026.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 540 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 20, 2025, as Armenian Heritage Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the Armenian community's contributions and commemorate the victims of the Armenian Genocide.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 513 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17, 2025, as Armed Forces Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to formally recognize the service of all current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces.