Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commends the International Cricket Council for hosting the India versus Pakistan match during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on June 9, 2024. The bill recognizes the event held at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium as a significant moment in the sport's history and highlights the global popularity of the rivalry between the two teams. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of the organization's efforts to promote cricket and does not alter any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2024 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor these individuals and instructs officials to send copies of the resolution to each inductee. The measure does not create new laws or change policies but serves as a ceremonial tribute to the service of the listed veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes New York veterans who have been inducted into the 2023 Veterans Hall of Fame. It directly affects the specific individuals listed in the text, who are honored for their military service in various branches of the armed forces. The key mechanism is a ceremonial pause in legislative proceedings to salute these veterans, followed by the official transmission of the resolution to each inductee. This measure serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Designates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state flag for recognizing armed service members who have died as a result of serving the United States in any war or conflict the nation has been involved in since its inception.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the legal definition of "period of war" to include recent military conflicts for veterans seeking a real property tax exemption. It specifically adds the Persian Gulf conflict, the Global War on Terrorism, and specific NATO operations in Somalia, Bosnia, and Kosovo to the list of qualifying service periods. By amending the Real Property Tax Law, the legislation ensures that veterans who served during these later hostilities remain eligible for the alternative tax exemption. The changes take effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates September 22nd as "Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day" to honor military veterans and raise awareness about suicide prevention. By amending the state's executive law, it adds this new observance to the existing list of official commemorative days recognized in New York. The legislation requires no special actions from individuals or organizations, serving primarily as a formal acknowledgment of the issue within the state calendar.

Expands the membership of the interagency task force on trafficking in persons to include the commissioner of the department of transportation, the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles and the executive director of the New York state thruway authority.

Relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality; prohibits the purchase of internet services from a non-net neutral source of internet services; requires certain disclosures by internet providers.

Establishes the rare disease advisory council to identify best practices, raise awareness regarding rare diseases, evaluate barriers to access to care, and to make recommendations to the legislature and the governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new licensing framework for vision impairment specialists in New York State, directly affecting professionals who provide specialized services to individuals with visual disabilities. It creates a dedicated state board composed of licensed specialists, medical doctors, public representatives, and blind community members to oversee the profession and set standards. The legislation defines two specific roles, orientation and mobility specialists and vision rehabilitation therapists, outlining their duties such as training clients in safe movement, independent living skills, and the use of adaptive devices. By requiring formal licensure and creating a regulatory board, the bill aims to standardize training requirements and ensure consistent quality of care for visually impaired persons.