Rep. Gary Pretlow

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to require the governor to submit budget proposals containing only funding amounts (appropriations and reappropriations), not policy changes. It mandates that all substantive policy changes - whether temporary or permanent - must be proposed in separate bills for the legislature to consider, rather than being included in the budget itself. The governor may still propose budget adjustments within 30 days or with legislative consent before adjournment, but cannot attach policy directives to funding requests. This directly affects the governor's budget submission process and the legislature's ability to review funding versus policy separately.

Requires each branch of state government and political subdivision of the state to establish and abide by a code of ethics; requires ethics commissions; sets standards for codes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 41st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York State on January 19, 2026, by formally recognizing Dr. King's legacy and contributions to civil rights and social justice. It serves as a symbolic legislative gesture - adopted by the Assembly - to honor his work and does not create new laws, policies, or affect any specific group through legal mechanisms.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 825 creates a two-member committee appointed by the Assembly Speaker to inform the Senate when the Assembly adjourns its session and reconvenes. This procedural resolution ensures the Senate is notified of the Assembly's session status, facilitating communication between the two legislative chambers. It does not create new policy or affect constituents.

Prohibits local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines; requires local boards of elections to provide hand marking and ballot marking device options at all polling places.

Authorizes the city of Yonkers to establish one or more transportation improvement districts to improve transportation in certain critical areas of the city.

Maddy summaryBill A 7969 amends state tax law to exclude certain training stipends received by volunteer firefighters from state income tax. This change applies specifically to training stipends received under section 200-aa of the general municipal law, but only if those stipends are already counted in the firefighter's federal adjusted gross income. The bill aims to reduce the state tax burden for volunteer firefighters receiving these particular training payments.

Establishes the NYS Health Care Consumer and Provider Protection and Equity Act to allow physicians and dentists to negotiate collectively with employers.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the term of office for election commissioners in New York State from two years to four years. The change applies to all commissioners beginning January 1 of each odd-numbered year, with exceptions for New York City and Schenectady County (which already have four-year terms) and other counties that may choose to adopt four-year terms. The bill takes effect immediately but applies only to elections occurring on or after November 1, 2026. It directly affects election commissioners statewide by extending their service periods.