Asm. Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the pilot residential parking permit program in Buffalo from its original 2026 expiration date to December 31, 2031. The legislation directly affects residents of Buffalo who currently hold or are eligible for these special parking permits. By amending the existing vehicle and traffic law, the bill ensures the temporary program continues without interruption. The change is purely procedural, updating the expiration date in the statute without altering how the permit system operates.

Enacts the "cannabis supply chain integrity and anti-inversion act"; prohibits any act or omission involving illicit cannabis; provides penalties for such cannabis inversion.

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially recognizes the 50th anniversary of the annual Juneteenth celebration in Buffalo, New York. It honors the history of the event, which began in 1976 as a community-driven festival celebrating Black culture, resilience, and freedom. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of the festival's legacy and its role as a symbol of unity and pride for the city.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the cannabis law to prohibit billboard advertisements that include cannabis brand information, such as logos or brand names. It directly affects cannabis businesses that advertise on billboards, as they can no longer display brand-specific details in their outdoor ads. The amendment clarifies that such brand information violates existing restrictions on cannabis advertising. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Relates to commissaries and canteens at correctional institutions; provides that items for sale at a commissary or canteen shall be sold for no more than a certain percentage over the purchase price; provides that the department of corrections and community supervisions shall publish on its website the price list for all commissary items for sale at each institution as of June 1, 2026 and on an annual basis thereafter.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the City of Buffalo to privately market certain serial bonds or notes issued on or before June 30, 2027, under specific conditions. It permits the city to negotiate private sales or underwriting agreements where compensation can be structured through negotiated fees or by selling bonds at a discount to their face value plus accrued interest. The bill requires state comptroller approval for the terms and conditions of these sales and classifies the associated costs as preliminary expenses under state finance law. This measure applies specifically to the City of Buffalo and modifies existing local finance regulations to provide more flexibility in how the city can sell its debt instruments.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program for mattresses, requiring manufacturers and importers to manage the disposal and recycling of their products. Producers must submit a detailed plan to the state department outlining how they will collect discarded mattresses, with specific goals to ensure collection sites are accessible to the majority of residents within a few years. The program defines recycling as separating materials for reuse while excluding incineration, chemical conversion, or landfill disposal. Retailers and consumers are also involved, with retailers responsible for facilitating the return of old mattresses and consumers able to discard them at designated collection sites. The legislation creates an advisory board to oversee the program and sets up enforcement measures and penalties for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution that congratulates Dottie Gallagher on her retirement as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. It recognizes her more than a decade of leadership in promoting economic development and workforce growth in Western New York. The resolution highlights her achievements, such as securing national accreditation for the organization and advancing regional business initiatives, but does not create any new laws or policy changes. Instead, it serves as an official commendation from the New York State Legislature to honor her contributions to the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that officially recognizes the 300th anniversary of Old Fort Niagara, a historic site in Youngstown, New York. It acknowledges the fort's significance as the oldest continually occupied military site in North America and the oldest building on the Great Lakes. The resolution directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the site's contributions to history, education, and tourism, and it instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Old Fort Niagara Association, Inc.