Authorizes treatment of workers' compensation injuries by an occupational therapy assistant and a physical therapy assistant; directs certain records to be retained.
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Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jillian Hanesworth and Augustus Clarke for winning the 2024 Sports Emmy Award in the Short Film category. The bill formally recognizes their work on the film "Still Here," which highlights the resilience of Buffalo following the 2022 mass shooting and blizzard. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. The measure serves as a public commendation of their specific contribution to the NFL 360 series rather than altering any laws or policies.
Establishes a clinical preceptorship personal income tax credit for certain health care professionals who provide preceptor instruction to students studying to be a health care professional.
Authorizes courts to hold evidentiary hearings for a temporary order of protection in certain circumstances; grants superior court judges the authority to issue a temporary order of protection when an action is pending in a local criminal court in certain circumstances.
Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Relates to awards to employees who prevail in actions on kick-back claims; provides that such employees shall be entitled to the full amount of what was received, liquidated damages, attorney's fees and prejudgment interest.
Establishes an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leadership institute within the state university of New York as an initiative for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) leaders in higher education with a mission to retain and grow from within SUNY a greater proportion of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) professionals at SUNY campuses; creates an eight member advisory council.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Elmont High School Boys Basketball Team and their coach for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Basketball Class AA Championship. The document recognizes the team's achievement of securing their first state title since 2016 and lists the specific names of the players and the coach being honored. It serves as an official record of legislative appreciation for the team's success and is intended to be sent to the school for their records.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends The Dad Gang and its nonprofit arm, Random Acts of Dadness, for organizing the Annual March of Dads. The bill recognizes the group's efforts to challenge negative stereotypes about Black fathers and foster a supportive community among Black men globally. It specifically highlights the organization's upcoming events in Los Angeles, the Bronx, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, as well as its history of promoting positive fatherhood role models. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to the organization as an official acknowledgment of their work.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Broome County Office for Aging on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of providing services such as meals, transportation, and assistance to older adults in the county. The resolution highlights the growth of the office's programs since its establishment in 1974 and acknowledges the dedication of its staff and volunteers. No new laws or funding are created by this measure; it serves solely as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.