Establishes the New York native plants program to conserve, promote, and enhance the native ecology of New York state by encouraging the use of native plants and ecological-friendly methods and materials on state and local land.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Firefighter Michael Badgley for 35 years of service with Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. The resolution formally recognizes his dedication and service through a symbolic gesture, with a copy to be sent to him. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any specific group beyond this individual recognition. The resolution was introduced and adopted on February 4, 2026.
Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Senior Captain Corey Mamot for his 30 years of dedicated service with the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. It recognizes his commitment, professionalism, and community impact through a formal legislative tribute. The resolution was adopted by the legislature and a copy will be presented to Mamot as a token of appreciation. This is a commemorative gesture with no policy or legal impact.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), honoring Firefighter Thomas Kelleher for his 35 years of service with the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. It formally recognizes his dedication through a resolution passed by the Assembly, which will be sent to him as a copy. The resolution has no policy impact or financial effect; it is purely symbolic recognition of his service.
Increases tax credits for donations to food pantries made by farmers by increasing the allowable percentage of the fair market value of such donations and increasing the maximum amount of such credit.
Establishes a private right of action for any person whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed by another individual, without consent, for the purpose of harassing, threatening, intimidating, or causing harm to such person, or with reckless disregard as to whether such disclosure would cause such harm; defines personal information.
Enacts the "licensed funeral arranger act" under which a "licensed funeral arranger" license allows a funeral arranger to perform all acts permitted to a funeral director except embalming or any preservation of the body of a deceased person requiring embalming; creates a registration process under which registered transporters facilitate the removal and transportation of the bodies of deceased persons.
Authorizes the New York Liquidation Bureau to establish a program to evaluate and reimburse eligible local educational agencies for monetary liabilities arising from civil claims or settlement agreements related to certain acts that occurred during a period covered by a liability insurance policy issued by an insolvent insurer.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to allow the legislature to adjust the number of justices on the supreme court in any judicial district. It sets a population-based limit: the number of justices cannot exceed one per 50,000 residents (or any fraction over 30,000) based on the latest census. The legislature may also reduce justices, but not below the current number in any district. The proposed change requires voter approval in the 2026 general election.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally honors Firefighter Justin Easton for 25 years of dedicated volunteer service with the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. The legislative body adopted the resolution to recognize his commitment, as highlighted during the company's January 17, 2026, ceremony, and a copy will be presented to him. It serves as a ceremonial tribute without creating new laws or policies.
