Asm. Angelo Morinello

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Niagara County to extend a 1% additional sales and use tax on top of its existing 3% rate, effective March 1, 2023, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Niagara County who pay sales tax on goods and services. The key provision simply extends the county’s existing authority to impose this extra tax rate for a four-year period. The bill does not create new taxes or alter current tax rates beyond the specified extension. (Note: The bill text includes a typo in the year "twenty-five twenty-seven," but the intended end date is November 30, 2027.)

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 523 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 19, 2025, as Italian American Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize and celebrate the cultural contributions and heritage of Italian Americans within the state.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 505 honors Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa for his significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Italian American history, culture, and civil rights. The bill recognizes him upon his designation for special recognition by the New York Conference of Italian American Legislators on May 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution honors Chris Vaccaro for his extensive contributions to media, education, and the Italian American community. It formally recognizes his upcoming designation for special recognition by the New York Conference of Italian American Legislators.

Maddy summaryBill K 504 is a resolution that posthumously honors Philip F. Foglia for his contributions as an attorney, prosecutor, and advocate for Italian-American rights. It recognizes his designation for special recognition by the New York Conference of Italian American Legislators on May 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 507 honors Christopher Macchio upon his designation for special recognition by the New York Conference of Italian American Legislators on May 19, 2025. This resolution formally acknowledges his accomplishments as an acclaimed tenor, recording artist, and proud individual of Italian American heritage.

Maddy summaryBill K 503 is a resolution that formally commends Maria Milito. It recognizes her designation as the 2025 Italian American of the Year by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program to help military members and their families with immigration issues. The program establishes liaisons within the Department of Veterans' Services and the Office for New Americans to connect eligible individuals with legal resources and guidance on obtaining citizenship or other immigration relief. These liaisons will coordinate with federal agencies, local organizations, and attorneys to assist service members, veterans, and reserve component members who have served honorably. The legislation also requires annual reports to track the program's activities and the number of people assisted.

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.

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.