Asm. Bill Conrad

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Firefighter Howard Leith for 50 years of service with the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. It formally recognizes his dedication following a special recognition event held on January 17, 2026. The resolution directs the legislative body to pause its work to honor him and authorizes sending him a copy of the resolution. It does not create new laws or policies - it is solely a symbolic tribute to his service. The resolution was introduced and adopted on January 28, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Firefighter Carl Palistrant Jr. for his 40 years of service with the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. It formally recognizes his dedication and commitment through a legislative resolution adopted by the Assembly. The resolution includes a copy sent to Palistrant Jr. as a tribute, with no new laws, funding, or policy changes enacted. It is purely a symbolic gesture acknowledging his volunteer service to the community.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Paramedic David Rice for his 23-year career with the Town of Tonawanda Paramedic Unit. It formally congratulates him on retirement after handling over 16,000 emergency calls and providing "high quality" emergency medical care to Tonawanda and Kenmore residents. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation and will be presented to Rice. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects only the recipient, not any broader population or policy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), honoring Firefighter Gary Kifner for 45 years of volunteer service with the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. The resolution recognizes his dedication, professionalism, and "above and beyond the call of duty" service during an annual ceremony on January 17, 2026. It does not create new policy or affect any laws; it simply expresses legislative appreciation through a formal resolution. The resolution was introduced and adopted on January 28, 2026, and a copy will be presented to Firefighter Kifner.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Chief Robert Clontz's retirement after 36 years of service with the Tonawanda Police Department. It formally recognizes his career milestones, including his role in forming the T-NT SWAT Team and his service as police chief, and acknowledges his contributions as a mentor and public servant. The resolution, adopted on January 27, 2026, directs that a copy be presented to Chief Clontz upon his retirement effective January 3, 2026. It has no policy impact and directly affects only Chief Clontz and the City of Tonawanda Police Department.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Chief James Stauffiger's retirement after 31 years of service with the Tonawanda Police Department. It formally commends his career, including his leadership during the pandemic and New York State police reform efforts, as well as his prior service as a U.S. Marine. The resolution has no binding effect and directly affects only Chief Stauffiger, who will receive a copy of the adopted resolution. It serves as a symbolic recognition of his contributions to the community and law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) honoring Detective Lieutenant Gary Reinhart for his 27-year career with the Tonawanda Police Department. The resolution formally recognizes his retirement, acknowledges his "distinguished service," and expresses the legislative body's admiration for his career. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Reinhart. No policy changes or financial impacts are involved.

Prohibits the issuing of major renewable energy and major electric transmission facility siting permits in designated grassland bird conservation centers including, but not limited to, three such centers in Jefferson county, one center in Saint Lawrence county, the Oak-Orchard-Iroquois center, the Washington County Grasslands center, the Finger Lakes National Forest center and the Shawangunk Grasslands.

Relates to standards relating to hydrofluorocarbon substances; provides that any rules or regulations relating to hydrofluorocarbon substances established or implemented by the department of environmental conservation shall conform with, and shall not exceed, any applicable rules or regulations set forth in 40 C.F.R. Part 84, as in effect on October first, two thousand twenty-five.

Authorizes members or officers of the state police who were previously firefighters receive credit for such previous firefighter service for the purposes of retirement.