Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish the state parks passport program allowing visitors to state parks and historic sites to log their visits to such sites in a passport book or electronic application.
Permits the state board of elections to join certain multistate voter list maintenance organizations and provide such organizations with certain voter information; requires the state to join a multistate voter list maintenance organization on or before July 31, 2026.
Maddy summaryBill K 556 is an Assembly Resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 23, 2025, as Long Island Sound Day in New York State. This aims to increase public awareness and appreciation for the natural resource of the Long Island Sound.
Maddy summaryBill A 6326 requires gas and electric utility companies to provide their customers with at least 45 days' written notice before any service rate or charge increase takes effect. This bill directly affects gas and electric corporations by mandating this notification period and impacts their customers by ensuring they are informed in advance of changes to their utility costs. It amends the public service law to add this new requirement.
Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.
Requires public-facing websites operated by political committees to contain "paid for by" language; adds such public-facing websites to the list of political communications that qualify as independent expenditures.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating the Ward Melville High School Girls Soccer Team for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class AAA Championship. It formally recognizes their 20-0-1 season record, 63-game unbeaten streak, and three consecutive state titles. The resolution specifically names all 20 players and coaches for their achievement. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create any new policy or affect any laws.
Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 121 honors Stony Brook Medicine for being named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals in 2025 by Healthgrades, a national ranking placing it in the top 1% for overall care excellence. The resolution recognizes Stony Brook Medicine's achievement as the only Long Island hospital to receive this honor, based on Healthgrades' evaluation of risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates across 30+ conditions. This symbolic gesture, adopted by the Assembly, expresses legislative appreciation but does not create new laws or requirements. It directly affects Stony Brook Medicine as the recipient of this formal recognition.
Maddy summaryThis resolution formally congratulates Ward Melville High School's cheerleading team for winning the 2024 Class A Game Day State Championship on November 10, 2024. It specifically names all 22 team members and their coaches, Georgia Curtis and Maggie Hurley, for their achievement. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or legal effect - it solely serves to recognize the team's athletic accomplishment. The resolution was introduced and adopted on February 24, 2025, with no further legislative action required.
Maddy summaryThis bill removes the requirement for municipalities with fewer than 1,500 residents to maintain an official government website. Larger municipalities (1,500+ population) must still maintain a .gov website with basic information like election notices, meeting minutes, and budget documents. Smaller towns are exempt from the website mandate but must comply "to the extent practicable" with other transparency requirements like publishing financial reports.
