Asm. Phil Ramos

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that recognizes the SUMAQ Peruvian Food Festival taking place August 23-24, 2025, at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York. It formally acknowledges the festival's role in celebrating Peruvian cultural heritage and cuisine, including its 15-year history and 25+ participating food vendors. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations" to honor the event and transmits a copy to the festival director, Vicky Diaz. It has no legal effect and does not create new policies or impact any individuals or groups beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryBill A 3729 would provide a 50% exemption from real property taxes on the primary residence of surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Local governments would need to pass a law or resolution to implement this exemption, which applies to primary homes including certain cooperative housing arrangements. Eligibility requires proof the officer died while on duty, verified through documentation like death certificates or service records. This policy change directly affects surviving spouses of fallen officers by reducing their property tax burden.

Authorizes the use of an electronic signature by a person granted a power of attorney by a taxpayer with respect to documents submitted to the New York state department of taxation and finance and the New York city department of finance.

Protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health activity, including reproductive health care and gender-affirming care, from criminal or civil liability or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the minimum daily fee for temporary court interpreters in New York from $25 to $110. It requires town and village courts to cover the cost of fees exceeding $110 per day, shifting this responsibility from county courts. The law applies directly to temporary interpreters serving in court proceedings and affects local town/village budgets. Key provisions include the new $110 minimum rate and the requirement for towns/villages to pay for fees above this threshold when interpreting services are needed for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding law) requesting Governor Hochul to designate May 28, 2025, as "Taiwan Heritage Day" in New York. It symbolically recognizes Taiwan's cultural contributions and the relationship between New York and Taiwan, citing shared values, economic ties, and the state's large Taiwanese American community. The resolution does not create new policies or affect specific groups through legal mechanisms; it is purely a commemorative gesture. It follows New York's existing recognition of Taiwan through trade, education, and cultural partnerships.

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 A 678 amends existing education law regarding registered pharmacy technicians. Currently, these technicians are limited to practicing in specific types of licensed facilities or pharmacies owned by such facilities. This bill expands their scope, allowing registered pharmacy technicians to assist licensed pharmacists in *any* pharmacy. They must continue to operate under the direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performing tasks that do not require professional judgment, such as compounding or labeling drugs.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (A.253) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 25, 2025, as "Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade" in New York State. It does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups but asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing this day. The resolution cites historical context about the transatlantic slave trade and aligns with the United Nations' International Day of Remembrance observed annually on March 25. The Assembly has adopted the resolution, now awaiting the Governor's action to make the proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers the regional state park police from the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to the Division of State Police. It directly affects park police officers, their current employer, and the state police division by moving all duties, personnel, facilities, records, vehicles, and assets to the new division. Key provisions ensure employees face no salary reduction, retain accrued leave and seniority, and must pass background checks to join the state police; those with four or more years of service may skip standard promotion waiting periods. The transfer preserves ongoing cases, contracts, and rules without disruption, with the Division of State Police assuming all related responsibilities.