Asm. Phil Palmesano

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that certain legislative bills be scheduled for a floor vote if they reach specific co-sponsorship levels. Assembly bills must have at least 76 co-sponsors to be brought to the floor for a vote during the same session they were introduced, while Senate bills need 32 co-sponsors. The law applies to all bills introduced in the current legislative session and mandates that once the threshold is met, the bill must be considered on the floor. It directly affects legislators who introduce bills by setting minimum support requirements for floor consideration.

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.

Establishes the crime of aggravated resisting arrest as where a person intentionally prevents or attempts to prevent a police officer or peace officer from effecting an authorized arrest of such person or another person through the use of physical force, where such authorized arrest is for a crime which is a felony.

Creates the division of regulatory review and economic growth to review regulatory processes and permit requirements in order to facilitate economic growth; imposes a two-for-one rule reduction requirement.

Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.

Excludes the amount of state and local taxes and fees from the amount on which an interchange fee is charged for that electronic payment transaction by a credit or debit card network; prohibits a payment card network from altering or manipulating the computation and imposition of interchange fees.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 1187 formally congratulates Specialist Trevor Lock and Staff Sergeant Derek Tucker for winning the New York Army National Guard's 2026 Best Warrior Contest. The resolution recognizes their achievements in the junior enlisted and non-commissioned officer categories, respectively, during a competition held in March 2026. It acknowledges their performance in various military skills tests, including physical fitness, marksmanship, tactical proficiency, and a 12-mile ruck march. The document serves as an official expression of appreciation from the legislative body for their dedication and service to the state and nation.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally honors Dr. Kenneth Padgett for his decades of service to the Finger Lakes region. It recognizes his long-standing contributions as a chiropractor, educator, and leader who helped establish Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls. The resolution acknowledges his military background, his professional achievements, and his continued volunteer work, and it directs that a copy of the document be sent to Dr. Padgett.

Includes falsely reporting incidents in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of police officers to a particular address or location as a felony offense under the crime of falsely reporting an incident in the second degree.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new class E felony offense for intentionally interfering with police officers during their duties. It specifically prohibits actions like spitting on officers, throwing objects, or physically pushing, shoving, or blocking them while they are performing official tasks. The law defines obstruction as a criminal act punishable by up to four years in prison, applying directly to individuals who disrupt officer safety or operations. The bill does not include exceptions or additional context beyond these specific prohibited behaviors.