Asm. Karl Brabenec

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution No. 676, adopted by the New York State Assembly, requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025 as Czech-American Heritage Month in New York. The resolution recognizes the historical contributions of Czech-Americans to New York and the United States, including early settlers like Augustine Herman and the Moravian Brethren, as well as notable figures such as Madeleine Albright (first female U.S. Secretary of State) and Nobel laureate Thomas Cech. It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Czech-American cultural heritage and community impact without creating new legal requirements or obligations. The resolution has been formally transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) requesting Governor Hochul to declare September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week in New York State. It aligns with the national observance of Constitution Week, which commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The resolution does not create new policies or affect any specific groups - it is a ceremonial request to the Governor to recognize this historical milestone. It was adopted by the Assembly on June 4, 2025, and transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryAssembly Resolution 622 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025 as German-American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights historical contributions of German-Americans to New York and the U.S., such as cultural traditions (e.g., Christmas trees, hot dogs), notable figures (like John Peter Zenger and Dwight Eisenhower), and their current demographic impact (11.1% of NY's population). It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition of heritage. The resolution was adopted by the Assembly on May 29, 2025, and will be transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryBill K 539 is an Assembly Resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week in the State of New York. This proclamation aims to recognize and honor the dedicated emergency medical services providers across the state.

Maddy summaryBill K 443 is a commemorative resolution recognizing the 224th Birthday of William H. Seward, a former New York State Senator, Governor, and U.S. Secretary of State known for acquiring Alaska. The resolution honors his contributions and acknowledges a celebration held in his honor in Florida, New York.

Maddy summaryBill K 384 is a resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 2025 as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month in the State of New York. This aims to raise public awareness about animal abuse and encourage residents to report incidents of cruelty.

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 updates the membership rules for the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council to include a representative for agricultural producers. It changes the council's composition from fifteen to sixteen members and adjusts the number of seats for fire service officials, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to eight. The amendment ensures that one appointed member specifically represents agricultural interests, giving farmers a formal voice in state fire and building code decisions.

Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have changed the recordkeeping rules for public notaries in New York State. It proposed that notaries only need to keep records for electronic notarizations and could stop maintaining paper records for traditional in-person signings. The legislation aimed to reduce administrative burdens by limiting what documents notaries must retain. Although the bill passed the Senate, it was ultimately vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.