Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis bill extends existing income and resource exemptions for public assistance programs under the 1997 welfare reform law. It changes the expiration date of these exemptions from August 22, 2025, to August 22, 2027. The extension ensures that individuals and families receiving benefits like SNAP or Medicaid will continue to qualify without losing eligibility due to income changes during this period. The bill also includes a retroactive provision to cover the period starting August 22, 2025, if enacted after that date. This change directly affects low-income households enrolled in state public assistance programs.

Requires the department of health to develop and maternal health care providers to distribute written information about episiotomy to maternity patients.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1104) commending Aden Martinez (valedictorian) and Mabel Mojica (salutatorian) of William H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School's Class of 2025 for their academic achievements. It has no policy impact or binding requirements - it simply formally recognizes their accomplishments through a resolution adopted by the legislature. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the students as a symbolic honor. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, regulations, or any group beyond the named individuals.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1100) asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize September 21-27, 2025, as Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week in New York State. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about FTD, a terminal brain disease affecting speech, behavior, and motor skills, often misdiagnosed in people aged 40-60. The resolution highlights FTD's impact - accounting for 10-20% of dementia cases under 60 - and its high care costs, urging greater attention to the condition. This symbolic action directly affects New Yorkers living with FTD and their families by promoting community recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (not a law) commending two high school students. It formally recognizes Jasen Ramdass (Valedictorian) and Victor Lantigua (Salutatorian) from Transit Tech CTE High School's Class of 2025 for their academic achievements. The resolution has no policy provisions or legal effect; it only directs that copies be sent to the students as a gesture of honor. It directly affects only the named students and serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1102) formally commends Marissa Esquilin (Class of 2025 Valedictorian) and Tonii Baker (Class of 2025 Salutatorian) from the High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media for their academic achievements. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; instead, it resolves to honor the students by sending them copies of the resolution. The resolution recognizes their accomplishments as representatives of "the best of developed potential" in youth, with no broader impact beyond the named students. It was adopted by the Senate on June 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Kayla Riddick, the Class of 2025 Salutatorian at The Performing Arts & Technology High School, for her academic achievements and community involvement. It formally recognizes her accomplishments through a symbolic resolution adopted by the legislature, with a copy to be sent to her personally. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a formal acknowledgment of her graduation honors.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1101 formally recognizes Deantaye Levy (Valedictorian) and Eduardo Bautista (Salutatorian) of Brooklyn Democracy Academy's Class of 2025 for their academic achievements. The resolution, adopted on June 5, 2025, commends their accomplishments and includes a ceremonial copy to be presented to both students. This is a non-binding expression of praise with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1109 formally commends Benedicta Agoke, the 2025 valedictorian of The Performing Arts & Technology High School, for their academic achievements and community service. The adopted resolution, passed by the legislature, includes a copy to be presented directly to Benedicta Agoke as a formal recognition of their accomplishments. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, but honors an individual student's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1107) that formally commends Joanne Beckford, the 2025 salutatorian of The Academy for Young Writers, for her academic achievements. The resolution expresses the legislature's recognition of her accomplishments, including her academic record, school involvement, and community service. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The resolution will be presented to Beckford as a formal commendation.