Sen. Kevin Parker

Maddy summaryThis bill allows current New York City Police Department officers who previously worked as city traffic enforcement agents to count that prior service toward their retirement and pension benefits. To qualify, officers must pay the difference in contributions they would have made had they started as police officers from the beginning of their traffic enforcement role. The policy applies specifically to officers hired as traffic enforcement agents before July 1, 2009. This change ensures that service in both roles is recognized for retirement purposes without requiring additional service time.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1188 commends the 54th Annual International African Arts Festival (IAAFestival) scheduled for July 4-6, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. The resolution recognizes the festival’s 54-year history of promoting African and diasporic cultural preservation, community enrichment, and its 2025 theme "Dugagu - Resist." It has no policy impact or funding provisions; it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative support through a formal resolution. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to festival organizers to acknowledge their contributions. (This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with legislative effect.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) for organizing the 2025 Labor Day Carnival Festivals in Brooklyn (August 28-September 1, 2025). It recognizes the event as North America’s largest Caribbean cultural celebration, attracting 1-3 million attendees annually through music, dance, and community programming. The resolution highlights WIADCA’s year-round efforts in youth development, scholarships, and cultural promotion, while acknowledging the festival’s role in honoring Caribbean immigrant contributions and supporting local businesses. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring the Sesame Flyers Caribbean Essence Awards and Showcase event. It recognizes the 2025 honorees - Caribbean-American leaders in education, public service, business, and the arts - for their contributions to their community. The resolution formally commends Sesame Flyers International, Inc. (in its 42nd year) for hosting the annual Brooklyn event, which celebrates cultural excellence and provides youth scholarships. It has no binding effect and was adopted on June 10, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1203), not a substantive bill. It formally honors Victoria Chapter No. 45 of the Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star for hosting its "Five Rays Fashion Show & Five Point Tea" event on October 12, 2025. The resolution recognizes the chapter's community service, philanthropy, and mission of "faith, hope, charity, and fidelity." It was adopted by the legislature on June 10, 2025, and directs copies to be sent to the chapter's leadership. This resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Meridian Lodge No. 93 and Meridian Chapter No. 67 for hosting their "Meridian on the Bayou" event on September 20, 2025. It specifically recognizes three individuals - David J. Minor, Sabrina L. Crockett, and Robert B. Hensley - for their community service and leadership. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply formally acknowledges their contributions through a legislative tribute.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a law) formally recognizing Doric Lodge No. 53 Men of Distinction for hosting its "Shades of Fall Day Party" on October 11, 2025. The resolution acknowledges the lodge's community service, including its work in education, philanthropy, and promoting Masonic values, and extends the legislature's "highest regard" to the lodge's leadership and members. It has no legal effect and directly affects only Doric Lodge No. 53.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1199), not a legislative bill. It formally commends the ANS Association for hosting its 10th Anniversary "I Rise" Conference on July 26, 2025, recognizing the organization's decade of community service, empowerment efforts, and support for individuals facing adversity. The resolution includes no policy changes or direct effects on individuals or laws; it is purely symbolic recognition. It was adopted by the Senate on June 10, 2025, and copies will be sent to the ANS Association's leader, Apostle Dr. Chloe Natacha.

Provides protections for telecommunications tower technicians, including requiring certain trainings during work hours without a loss of pay; requires certain reporting by bidders for telecommunication contracts.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1204 honors One Girl Inc. for hosting its Inaugural Icon Awards Luncheon Benefit on June 18, 2025. The resolution recognizes the organization's work in empowering women and girls through leadership, education, and social impact initiatives, and commends its contributions to community advancement in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect specific policies, but formally acknowledges the group's mission and event.