Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill ensures students with disabilities attending non-public schools in New York have the same due process rights and access to special education services as students in public schools. It requires school districts to provide these services upon written request from parents or guardians by specific deadlines, with exceptions for students identified with disabilities after certain dates. School districts must develop a personalized education plan for each student and allow parents to challenge decisions through due process procedures if they disagree with service recommendations or evaluations. The bill applies to all non-public school students with disabilities in New York and mandates equitable service provision compared to public school students.
Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants upon a youth who is still in high school; provides for the police officer to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth or with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth; amends provisions relating to sexually exploited children to include persons under the age of nineteen.
Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.
Establishes a certified community behavioral health clinic public awareness campaign to educate the public regarding certified community behavioral health clinics.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2043 formally congratulates 52 individuals who have been named the 2026 New York State Senate Women of Distinction. This ceremonial resolution recognizes these women for their professional achievements and personal contributions to their communities. The Senate will send copies of the resolution to each honoree as a gesture of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves to honor these individuals for their impact on New York State.
Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team and their coach for winning the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship. The bill formally acknowledges the team's 15-1 season record and their status as back-to-back state champions, highlighting the contributions of the players and their support network. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the team members, the head coach, and the athletic director as an official commendation. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of the team's athletic achievement.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Carlos Beltran, a professional baseball player, on the occasion of his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievements, including his time with the New York Mets and Yankees, and his philanthropic work through his foundation and community service. It directs the New York State Capitol to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Beltran and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. The measure does not allocate funds or change laws but serves as an official statement of appreciation from the legislative body.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Floyd "Todd" Peterson III, a respected community member from Ithaca, New York. The text honors his diverse career as a performer and educator, noting his 38 years of service in the Ithaca School District and his dedication to youth programs like the Stewart Park Day Camp. It also records that a new picnic pavilion at Stewart Park was dedicated to his memory in May 2025. The resolution concludes by directing the legislature to pause its proceedings in mourning and to send a copy of the document to Peterson's family.
Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor to officially recognize May 1, 2026, as May Day in New York State. The resolution honors the history of workers' rights and acknowledges the contributions of all employees, including those in unions and the public sector. By adopting this measure, the Legislature formally requests the Governor to issue a proclamation for the date. The action is ceremonial and does not create new laws or change existing policies.
