Asm. Ed Ra

Maddy summaryThis resolution (Assembly Resolution 952) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate February 14, 2026, as "A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or funding but seeks to raise public awareness about congenital heart defects (CHDs), which affect about 40,000 children annually in the U.S. and are the leading cause of birth defect-related deaths. The resolution specifically requests the governor proclaim this date to align with national awareness week and encourage broader education on CHDs. (Note: This is a symbolic resolution, not a binding law.)

Directs the department of public service to promulgate rules, regulations and model policies regarding setback requirements for the siting of battery energy storage systems; requires minimum setback requirements for commercial energy storage systems, with a capacity of three megawatts or greater, of no less than seven hundred fifty feet from residential property and no less than three hundred feet from residential property located in a city with a population of one million or more inhabitants; requires public hearings prior to the approval of an application for a permit for such systems.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate February 2026 as Black History Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing the significance of Black history and contributions. The resolution highlights historical milestones and figures through its preamble but focuses solely on urging state-level observance. It directly affects New York by encouraging official state recognition of Black History Month. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on February 5, 2026.

Provides a tax credit for sales or rentals of agricultural assets to emerging farmers; requires the commissioner of agriculture and markets to implement a plan for certification of eligible taxpayers with respect thereto.

Directs the commissioner of education to develop curriculum for firearm safety classes in schools; provides for schools to be able to provide firearm safety instruction which can be used to obtain a hunting license.

Provides that if a defendant dies when they have a pending appeal, such appeal shall be dismissed and the trial court's judgment shall remain in effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to require a two-thirds majority vote in both legislative chambers for any bill that provides the state with one-time or temporary funding (non-recurring revenue), such as a one-time tax or asset sale. It directly affects the legislative process for passing budget-related bills that generate revenue outside of regular annual appropriations. The key provision changes the voting threshold from a simple majority to two-thirds for these specific bills, while maintaining existing requirements for bill printing and final passage. This would make it harder to pass one-time revenue measures without broader bipartisan support. The bill is currently pending in committee review.

Requires approval by 2/3 vote of membership of the senate and assembly voting separately to increase or decrease any tax rate, impose a new state tax, extend or delete existing state tax.

Requires the governor and senior state officers to appear before the legislature as requested by the legislature to publicly explain actions and answer questions.

Prohibits certain borrowing arrangements; relates to the authorization for the contracting of debt; relates to the manner by which payments are appropriated and paid.