Sen. Jessica Ramos

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2025, as "Sneakers Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing this date, aligning with National Sneakers Day. Its purpose is symbolic awareness of sneakers' cultural and historical significance, not policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals two specific tax provisions related to vessels: subdivision (jj) of section 1115 and subdivision 13 of section 1118 of the tax law. These provisions, added in 2015, imposed sales and compensating use taxes on certain vessels. The repeal directly affects businesses or individuals subject to these taxes by removing the requirement to pay them. The change takes effect June 1, 2025, eliminating the existing tax rules without creating new obligations.

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1016 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Dairy Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to acknowledge the significant contributions of the dairy industry and New York's dairy farmers to the state's economy and agriculture.

Maddy summaryBill J 1067 is a Senate Resolution that honors the Lexington School for the Deaf. It specifically recognizes the school for hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic, which features a game against the Assembly/Senate All-Stars.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 1018 is a commemorative bill that commends the NYPD Asian Jade Society on the occasion of its 45th Anniversary. It recognizes the Society's outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the safety and diversity of New York City and the entire State of New York.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 1026 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim July 20, 2025, as Colombian Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution commemorates the 215th Anniversary of Colombian Independence and acknowledges the contributions of Colombians to the state and nation.

Maddy summaryBill J 986 is a New York Senate Resolution that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the State of New York. It aims to increase public awareness of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting many New Yorkers.

Maddy summaryBill J 1059 is a Senate Resolution that commemorates the Carlos Lezama Archives and Caribbean Cultural Center's "Lunch by the Bay" event on June 29, 2025. This resolution specifically honors Paul Romeo, who will be recognized as the 2025 Father of the Year at this event.

Establishes confirmatory adoptions providing for the adoption of children born as a result of assisted reproduction; allows for more than two persons to be named parents of a child; establishes presumed parentage and provides for the challenge and adjudication thereof; repeals certain provisions of the domestic relations law and the family court act relating thereto.