Asm. Chris Burdick

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating Lorenzo Riso for earning the Eagle Scout rank - the highest honor in Scouting. It formally recognizes his achievement, including his community project building an information kiosk at Lenoir Preserve, and directs the legislative body to honor him. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses appreciation through a formal written tribute. A copy will be sent to Riso, who is an 18-year-old White Plains High School senior and Troop 73 member.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) congratulating Andrew C. Rappa for earning the Eagle Scout rank - the highest honor in Scouting - on June 7, 2025. It formally recognizes his achievement, including his community service project painting games at Delfino Park, and honors his dedication through Scouting. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Assembly on June 4, 2025, with a copy to be sent to Rappa. It has no policy impact or effect on any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating Rohan Kumar for earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest achievement in Scouts BSA. It directly affects Rohan Kumar, a 17-year-old White Plains High School senior and member of Troop 73, who completed the required community project (building park kiosks in Turnure Park). The resolution formally recognizes his accomplishment through a legislative "pause" and will send him a copy of the resolution. It has no policy impact or effect on laws, regulations, or any other individuals.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (Assembly Resolution No. 648), not a legislative bill with policy impact. It formally congratulates Liam Dafler, a 17-year-old White Plains High School student, for achieving the Eagle Scout rank - the highest honor in Scouts BSA - on June 7, 2025. The resolution recognizes his community service project at Kittrell Park, which included building a native plant garden and planting trees to support biodiversity and community space. The resolution was introduced and adopted on June 4, 2025, and will be presented to Dafler as a formal honor.

Expands the options for shell color and roof color of petroleum bulk storage tanks to either white or beige/cream or which limits volatile emissions to the same or to a greater extent as a shell color and roof color of white or beige/cream as determined by the department of environmental conservation.

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.

Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands for local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law; provides that any local law or ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall take effect on the first day of January after it shall have been adopted.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines "consumer debt" as any obligation for personal, family, or household expenses (including medical debt), excluding real estate-secured debt and rent arrears. It updates court procedures to use "consumer debt" instead of "consumer credit transaction," requiring summons to display this term in both Spanish and English and setting a 3-year filing limit for such cases. The bill also clarifies venue rules for lawsuits and adjusts filing fees for consumer debt actions. These changes standardize legal terminology and processes across New York courts for debt-related cases involving individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill standardizes the factors considered by New York's Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority when reviewing liquor license applications across all license types. It requires the authority to consistently evaluate eight specific public interest factors - including nearby license density, traffic/parking impacts, noise levels, violation histories, and municipal input - before granting any new license. The bill also clarifies that licenses may be issued within 500 feet of existing locations if the authority determines it serves the public interest after consulting with local authorities and holding required hearings. These changes apply uniformly to all license categories governed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.