Asm. Matt Slater

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 367 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 21-25, 2025, as Work Zone Awareness Week in the State of New York. This proclamation aims to bring attention to motorist and worker safety in construction work zones.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 348 commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Elephant Hotel in Somers, New York, in 2025. It acknowledges the hotel's historical and cultural importance, recognizing its connection to early American circus history and its ongoing role as a community landmark and National Historic Landmark.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New York SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients to use their benefits to purchase menstrual products like tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. The state would need to seek federal approval (via a waiver) to make this change, with the state required to apply within 90 days of the bill's effective date. It directly affects SNAP users in New York who rely on these benefits for basic needs, expanding eligible purchases beyond traditional food items. The policy change depends on federal authorization, as current SNAP rules do not cover such products.

Requires the forfeiture of benefits to be paid pursuant to a service awards program to volunteer firefighters who have been convicted of felonies committed against a volunteer fire department, volunteer fire company, fire district, or fire protection district.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $1,500 wage tax credit for New York employers who hire National Guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters, or volunteer EMS personnel. Employers qualify if these employees have worked for them at least six months. The credit applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2027, directly reducing state tax liability for qualifying businesses. It specifically targets employers in these public service sectors to offset costs of retaining these workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State parks to actively promote farmers markets within state parks that sell locally grown food products, without harming park environments. It mandates parks officials to post market locations/times on their website, identify new park locations for markets, and coordinate with agencies like Empire State Development and Agriculture. The policy directly affects state parks management and farmers markets operating in park settings. It creates concrete requirements for information sharing and collaboration but does not fund or mandate new markets.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the New York Assembly. It requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim March 17, 2025, as "Profound Autism Awareness Day" in New York State. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about profound autism - a subset of autism spectrum disorder characterized by significant intellectual disability, limited communication, and high support needs - based on CDC statistics showing 1 in 4 autistic children have this condition. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new policies or funding but encourages recognition and support efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to explicitly include "aggravated cruelty to animals" as a charge eligible for bail. It adds this offense to existing lists in sections 510.10, 530.20, and 530.40, which previously listed other minor offenses like third-degree weapon possession. The change directly affects defendants charged with aggravated cruelty to animals under Agriculture and Markets Law § 353-a, allowing them to seek bail release before trial. The policy shift clarifies that this specific animal cruelty charge now qualifies for bail eligibility, aligning it with similar low-level offenses.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Alice Roker, the longtime Yorktown Town Clerk and first African American elected official in Yorktown, recognizing her 30 years of public service including 25 years as Clerk. It memorializes her legacy of modernizing government operations, promoting transparency, and mentoring future leaders. The resolution extends condolences to her family and community while acknowledging her dedication to accountability and public engagement. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain harmful chemicals in menstrual products sold in New York State. It prohibits manufacturers from intentionally adding specific substances like lead, mercury, formaldehyde, phthalates, and PFAS (a class of chemicals including Teflon-like compounds) to products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups. Starting immediately upon the bill's effective date (12 months after enactment), these chemicals cannot be added as intentional ingredients, with future safety thresholds for remaining traces to be set by health and environmental agencies by 2029. The law applies to all distributors and sellers of menstrual products within New York.