Asm. Michael Durso

Maddy summaryThis bill dedicates a specific bridge over the Southern State Parkway in Babylon, Suffolk County, to Port Authority Detective Thomas Inman. The bridge, located on state route 231, will be marked with a ceremonial sign reading "Bridge Dedicated to Detective Thomas Inman." The bill explicitly states this is a non-substantive, ceremonial dedication that does not change the official name of the bridge or affect highway operations.

Renames the "West Islip Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association" to the "West Islip Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association"; changes such association's purpose.

Prohibits the sale of kratom to individuals under the age of twenty-one; imposes a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for the sale or provision of kratom to any person under the age of twenty-one.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim June 16-20, 2025, as "Sanitation Workers Week" in New York. It honors sanitation workers for their essential services, particularly during the pandemic, and encourages New Yorkers to express appreciation for their work. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply asks the Governor to issue the proclamation. It was adopted by the Assembly on June 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim September 14-20, 2025, as Truck Driver Appreciation Week in New York State, honoring truck drivers for their essential role in delivering goods and maintaining highway safety. It recognizes their critical contributions during the pandemic and aligns with the national observance of Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The resolution does not create new law but formally asks the Governor to issue the proclamation.

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.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution K 517 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to increase public awareness of ALS, a progressive neurological disease.

Maddy summaryBill K 445 is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in the State of New York. This bill aims to recognize skilled trades professionals and raise awareness about the value and benefits of skilled trades jobs.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (A.197) requests Governor Hochul to designate March 15, 2025, as "Essential Workers Day" in New York State. It honors essential workers - including healthcare staff, sanitation crews, first responders, grocery workers, transit employees, and others - who provided critical services during the pandemic. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but asks the Governor to formally recognize these workers through a state proclamation. It directly affects all essential workers across New York by seeking official state acknowledgment of their contributions.