Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage.
Sen. Roxanne Persaud
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Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state health commissioner to create a temporary workgroup focused on blood clots and pulmonary embolisms. The group will include healthcare providers, patients, family members, and advocates, with members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. Its main tasks are to study how common these conditions are, review current data collection methods, and develop recommendations for better patient care and risk detection. The workgroup must submit its final report within one year, after which the health department will publish the suggestions online. The bill includes provisions for reimbursing members' travel expenses but does not provide a salary for their service.
Establishes the clean fuel standard of 2024; provides such standard is intended to reduce greenhouse gas intensity from the on-road transportation sector, with further reductions to be implemented based upon advances in technology.
Relates to owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with street cleaning parking rules; relates to access to records prepared pursuant to street cleaning parking rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new program in New York that allows residents to purchase special "epilepsy awareness" license plates for an additional annual fee. The money collected from these plates will be placed in a dedicated state fund to support scientific research and educational programs related to epilepsy. The legislation also establishes a specific departmental program to promote investigations into the causes and treatments of epilepsy, as well as patient education initiatives that include seizure recognition and first aid information. To ensure the plates are produced correctly, the bill includes provisions for a surety bond that can be waived if there is sufficient pre-order demand for the plates.
Requires the office of temporary and disability assistance to make publicly available on its website information regarding waivers, rental supplement plans and shelter supplement plans.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Ashley Valdez and Daniella Griffiths, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024 at World Academy For Total Community Health High School. It honors their academic achievements and community contributions by having the legislative body pause its work to commend them. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the two students as a record of this official acknowledgment.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Kalia Worrell, the valedictorian, and Muhammad Nahshal, the salutatorian, of the Class of 2024 from Urban Action Academy. The measure recognizes their academic achievements and community contributions as a way to celebrate their success and inspire other students. It does not create new laws or change policies but instead directs the state legislature to pause its work to commend the two students and send a copy of the resolution to them.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Kaitlynne Surgener and Kerese Mitchell, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024 at Performing Arts & Technology High School, for their academic achievements. The resolution commends their outstanding accomplishments and community service, which have brought honor to their families and the school. Copies of this commendation will be sent to the two students as a gesture of appreciation for their contributions.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes Subhash Singh and Josephine Munoz, the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024 at Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor their academic achievements and community service, and it requires sending a copy of this commendation to the two students. The resolution does not alter any laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their success.