Asm. Phil Palmesano

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Yates County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax through November 30, 2027. It updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 for the existing tax rate, which is applied on top of the county's standard 3% sales tax. The change directly affects residents and businesses in Yates County that pay sales tax there, as it maintains the current tax structure without altering the rate or scope. The bill amends existing tax law to adjust the authorization period, with no other policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 7885) changes residency requirements for the town justice position in Montour, New York. It allows the person serving as town justice in Montour to not be a resident of the town, as long as they reside in Schuyler County. Currently, town justices in other New York towns must be residents of their respective towns. The bill amends Sections 23 of the Town Law and Section 3 of the Public Officers Law to create this specific exception for Montour.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Steuben County's existing mortgage recording tax provisions until December 1, 2027. It directly affects property buyers and refinancers in Steuben County who pay this tax on mortgage transactions. The change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 without altering the tax rate or structure. The bill amends a 2005 law (as previously updated in 2023) to maintain the current tax framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific highway route as the "Between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes Wine Trail." It officially names the segment of State Route 96 from Ithaca to Ovid, continuing on State Route 96A to Geneva, and then on Routes 5 & 20 to Route 14. The bill does not create new policies or funding; it simply assigns a tourism-focused name to an existing highway corridor to promote wine tourism in that region. The designation affects the official naming of these state highways.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Yates County's existing mortgage tax provision, which allows the county to tax mortgages on real property, until December 1, 2027. It modifies a 2005 law (amended in 2023) by updating the expiration date from 2025 to 2027. The change directly affects homeowners and lenders in Yates County who are subject to this local tax on mortgage recordings. The bill does not alter tax rates or new requirements, only the duration of the current provision.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State law to allow Yates County assistant district attorneys (excluding the first assistant) and assistant public defenders to reside in Chemung County instead of being required to live in Yates County. Currently, these positions mandate residency within Yates County or an adjacent county, but the bill explicitly adds Chemung County to the list of acceptable residence locations. The change applies only to residency requirements for these specific county legal roles, not to their work duties or location. It does not alter the officials' responsibilities or the counties they serve.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific segment of State Route 14 in Yates County (from Plum Point Road in Milo to Main Street in Dresden) as the "Sergeant James S. Hayes Memorial Highway" for ceremonial purposes. It requires commemorative signage stating "Highway Dedicated to Sergeant James S. Hayes" but explicitly states this is purely symbolic - no official highway name change occurs, and it won't disrupt commerce or navigation. The bill serves as a tribute to Sergeant Hayes without altering transportation infrastructure or regulations.

Extends the authorization of the county of Schuyler to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes through November 30, 2027.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 769 commemorates the 35th anniversary of Fox Run Vineyards, a family-owned winery in the Finger Lakes Region (Town of Benton, Seneca Lake) established in 1990. The resolution recognizes the winery's contributions to New York's agricultural heritage, wine industry, and local economy through sustainable practices and award-winning wines. Adopted by the Assembly, it symbolically honors the business and will be presented to Fox Run Vineyards as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Michael Watson, a Corning Police Department dispatcher who will retire on June 26, 2025, after 30 years of service. It recognizes his dedication since starting as a dispatcher in 1994 following a career-altering accident and his calming presence during his tenure. The resolution formally acknowledges his service and will be presented to Watson as a copy is transmitted to him. No policy changes or funding are involved.