Sen. Roxanne Persaud

Co-sponsor J 2413

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Fania Records

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of Fania Records, a historic New York-based label founded in 1964 that pioneered salsa music and launched the careers of many Latin music legends. The bill formally recognizes the label's cultural impact and its role in telling the story of American immigration through music, noting that three of its recordings are already listed in the National Recording Registry. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the label's members and resolves to send a copy of the resolution to Fania Records.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 9296

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes an EBT card replacement program

Directs the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to develop and implement a program to replace all EBT cards issued in the state which utilize magnetic strips with cards that utilize chip technology.

In committee May 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 9285

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married

Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married; provides that the marriage to another individual which would otherwise make an individual ineligible for certain disability benefits shall not be considered if such individual is already receiving disability benefits at the time of becoming married and continues to meet certain criteria.

In committee May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 7452

died · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Relates to the establishment and powers and duties of the council on children and families

Establishes a council on children and families within the executive department; moves such council from the office of children and family services; defines terms; authorizes the governor to designate the executive director of such council; makes related provisions.

died May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor J 2257

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Celebrating March 26, 2024, as Bangladesh Day and commemorating the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2296

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring longtime educational professional Delores Roberts for a lifetime of service upon the occasion of her retirement

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2278

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2024, as STOP THE BLEED Month in the State of New York

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2348

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2024, as May Day in the State of New York

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2301

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring Sir Dr. David Goldberg upon the occasion of being knighted by the renowned Parte Guelfa in Florence, Italy

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2353

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Honoring David Ortiz Big Papi for his contributions to baseball, in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of the 2004 World Series

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track