Sen. Leroy Comrie

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 19-25, 2026, as Crime Victims' Rights Week. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the rights and needs of people harmed by crime across the state. It does not change any laws or create new programs but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the importance of victim support services. The measure is directed at the Governor and has no impact on daily operations or funding.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution asks the Governor of New York to designate May 2026 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The bill does not change laws or require spending but aims to increase public awareness about the illness and its prevention. After passing the Senate, the resolution is transmitted to the Governor to finalize the official proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize April 2026 as Pet Cruelty Awareness Month. The resolution defines animal cruelty to include abuse, neglect, abandonment, and lack of proper care, and encourages residents to learn about these issues and report them to authorities. It does not create new laws or change existing regulations, but rather serves to raise public awareness about the treatment of animals in the state.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 66th anniversary of Senegalese Independence on April 4, 2026, by formally recognizing the historical significance of the date and honoring the Senegalese-American community in New York. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge this event and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Association of Senegalese in America. It serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate Senegal's history and the contributions of its diaspora without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 11, 2026, as School Nurse Day. It directly affects school nurses across the state by creating an official date to honor their work. The resolution does not change laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the importance of school nurses in student health and education. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for her signature and proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 8-14, 2026, as Food Allergy Awareness Week to increase public understanding of food allergies. The resolution highlights that food allergies affect millions of people, particularly children, and can cause severe, life-threatening reactions. It provides background information on the prevalence of allergies, common allergens, and the importance of awareness and education for schools, restaurants, and citizens. The bill is a ceremonial measure that does not create new laws or funding but serves to draw attention to the health issue through official proclamation.

Establishes scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal to ensure all vehicular traffic is stopped while pedestrians are crossing in the same intersection.

Relates to establishing distinctive "Women Veterans" plates and the women veterans support fund; establishes that moneys of the fund will be used for women veteran homelessness, counseling and other programs that support women veterans.

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Prevents an agency, department, division, commission, bureau or any other entity under the authority of the executive department from contracting, subcontracting or hiring any third party during a hiring freeze.