Asm. Bill Conrad

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Firefighter Curtis Collins for 55 years of service with the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. It directly recognizes Collins personally, acknowledging his dedication as a volunteer firefighter. The resolution formally directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor him and requires sending him a copy of the engrossed resolution. It has no policy or funding impact - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Firefighter John Carpenter for 45 years of service with the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it honors his dedication through a ceremonial resolution adopted by the legislature. The resolution cites his long-term commitment to community safety and service, acknowledging volunteer firefighters' roles in emergencies. A copy of the resolution will be presented to Carpenter as a tribute. (1 sentence summary for a procedural resolution)

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Firefighter James Rider for his 55 years of volunteer service with the Sheridan Park Volunteer Fire Company. It formally recognizes his dedication during legislative proceedings and resolves to transmit a copy of the resolution to him as a gesture of appreciation. The resolution has no legal effect beyond this symbolic tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Kenmore Mercy Hospital for winning the 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award. The resolution recognizes the hospital as one of only 36 general hospitals nationwide - and one of two in New York State - to receive this award for outstanding quality and patient safety, based on rigorous Leapfrog Group standards. It also notes the hospital's 22nd consecutive "A" safety grade, the only such grade in New York. The resolution has no policy impact; it merely expresses legislative recognition and will be presented to the hospital.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York state-owned parking facilities with at least 50 spaces to install electric vehicle charging stations in a percentage of spots ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on the facility's total size. The Office of General Services is tasked with installing and maintaining these stations, which must meet specific electrical capacity standards, and is authorized to hire licensed electricians if upgrades to the power system are needed. The law applies to public, employee, and pay-per-use parking areas and would have taken effect on April 1 of the following year. However, the bill was vetoed by the Governor in December 2024 and subsequently tabled, meaning it did not become law.

Prevents the displacement of call center workers who provide call center services for the government in certain circumstances; provides protections for call center workers when contracts with call center contractors are terminated; requires new call center contractors to hire existing call center workers; protects collective bargaining agreements.

Expands the definition of mental health care provider to include licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists, for purposes of certain sex offenses committed during a treatment session, consultation, interview, or examination.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the standard period of probable usefulness for zero-emission school buses from twelve years to eight years. The change directly affects school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, and county vocational education boards by altering how long these vehicles are counted for financial and leasing purposes. Specifically, the legislation shortens the maximum lease term for these buses and adjusts the timeframe used to calculate state aid for capital expenses related to their purchase or lease. Additionally, it updates the assumed amortization period for debt service associated with zero-emission buses and related infrastructure like charging stations.

Creates a Down syndrome awareness program to provide up-to-date and evidence-based information on Down syndrome to health care providers who order tests for a pregnant woman or infants to screen for Down syndrome.

Relates to establishing the New York state grid modernization commission; provides the commission shall conduct a study of research, development and demonstrations of electric grid modernization and shall issue such report to the state energy planning board for consideration in the state energy plan.