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 summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Thomas Dinkler, a Croton-on-Hudson resident and longtime community member who died on May 19, 2025. The resolution memorializes his life, noting his 35-year career at Con Edison, service as Chief of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department (1996-2001), and role as grand marshal of the 2019 Summerfest Parade. It directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations to mourn" his death and sends a copy of the resolution to his family. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or groups beyond this symbolic tribute.
Maddy summaryBill A 3858 increases the maximum financial penalties that courts can impose on corporations convicted of various offenses defined in the penal law. It raises the top fine for a felony conviction from $10,000 to $80,000 and for a Class A misdemeanor from $5,000 to $40,000. The bill also increases maximum fines for Class B misdemeanors and violations. Additionally, it allows fines to be set at up to three times a corporation's financial gain from an offense, up from the previous limit of double the gain.
Requires utilities to notify property owners prior to beginning any non-emergency construction or other work that may interfere with a property owner's ability to use, or access such owner's property; requires notice to include, but not limited to, a description of the work to be performed, the expected duration of such work, the location of such work, any road closures or detours that may occur due to such work, any action that may directly and materially impact the use of such property, and the contact information for the utility performing such work; provides notice may include electronic communications, signage, and written materials; exempts cases where a natural or man-made disaster or state of emergency occurs.
Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 17 - 23, 2025, as Safe Boating Week in New York State. This proclamation aims to raise public awareness about safe boating practices among all New Yorkers.
Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.
Maddy summaryBill A 4533 extends the period during which the city of White Plains is authorized to impose an additional sales and compensating use tax. This bill changes the expiration date for several additional sales tax rates, including a half-percent and two separate quarter-percent rates, from August 31, 2025, to August 31, 2027. This allows the city of White Plains to continue collecting these specific sales taxes for two more years. It also sets a procedural requirement for the city to notify the state tax commissioner 21 days before any local law related to this tax takes effect.
Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 449 is a legislative resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 2025 as Global Employee Health and Fitness Month in the State of New York. The resolution aims to encourage employers and employees across the state to promote and participate in healthy lifestyle choices and physical activity within the workplace.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim May 6-12, 2025, as Nurses Week in the State of New York. The bill aims to recognize the significant contributions of registered nurses across the state and align with the national observance of Nurses Week.
Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2025 as Oral Cancer Awareness Month in New York State, promoting public education about oral cancer and early detection. It highlights that oral cancer often has no early symptoms but has higher survival rates when caught early through routine dental screenings. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages the Governor to support awareness efforts, emphasizing the importance of annual dental exams for all New Yorkers over 17.
