Sen. Zellnor Myrie

Maddy summaryBill J 812 is a Senate Resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the cultural heritage and contributions of Bangladeshi Americans in the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York. The aim is to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew advocacy for safety and health protections.

Requires school districts to conduct mandatory early screening for dyslexia for all children commencing in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten and continuing thereafter on an annual basis until each child successfully completes second grade; requires school districts to designate an individual to maintain complete and accurate records containing early screening reports for each child, and to provide resources and materials to the parent and/or guardian of any child who displays indications of dyslexia.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes licensed pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). For PEP, pharmacists can provide up to a seven-day starter pack under a non-patient specific order from a physician or nurse practitioner. For PrEP, pharmacists can dispense a 30 to 60-day supply after completing a specialized training program and confirming the patient's negative HIV status within seven days. Pharmacists must also ensure the patient meets other health criteria and provide information on ongoing PrEP use and the importance of follow-up care with a physician.

Enacts the student suicide prevention act; requires the governing board or body of every local educational agency serving students in grades seven to twelve, to adopt policies, procedures and guidelines on student suicide prevention, intervention and postvention for students in such grades.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 741 formally congratulates Shayla Byrne, a student-athlete at South Glens Falls High School, for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Giant Slalom Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, recognizes Byrne's achievement of breaking the one-minute barrier in both runs of the championship with a combined time of 1:57.06. It is transmitted to Byrne, her coach Erin Welch, and school administrators (including the principal and superintendent) as a formal tribute to her athletic accomplishment. This resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her sports achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 2025 as Sikh Awareness Month in New York. It asks the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting Sikh contributions to New York's cultural and economic life, including historical context like Sikh immigration patterns and the significance of Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak's birthday in April 2025. The resolution directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting awareness of Sikh history and community contributions through state recognition. It has no binding policy impact but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Sikh Americans.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 594) congratulating Carman Bogle for her decade-long service as Mayor of Cambridge, New York, concluding April 7, 2025. It formally recognizes her public service achievements, including leading pandemic response, police reform, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely an expression of appreciation with no binding provisions. It was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 753) symbolically recognizes a planned event celebrating the Dominican community's cultural contributions in Albany on April 9, 2025. It acknowledges the event hosted by the state legislature's Dominican Delegation, which aims to empower the community, strengthen civic engagement, and honor the Dominican diaspora's role in New York. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies - it simply directs the legislature to pause its work to honor this cultural celebration.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 738) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as "Queens Day" in New York State. It honors Queens' cultural diversity, history, and economic contributions as a symbolic gesture, not a policy change. The resolution was adopted by the Senate and will be sent to the Governor, Queens Borough President, and Queens Chamber of Commerce for consideration. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal requirements, as it seeks only a ceremonial recognition of Queens' significance.