Sen. Kevin Parker

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 1612) honoring Pastor Serge Robert for his recognition at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visionary Awards Gala on March 22, 2026. It directly recognizes Pastor Robert's community service, faith leadership, and lifelong dedication to ministry, as detailed in the resolution's background statements about his Haitian roots, military service, immigration to the U.S., and current role as Assistant Pastor at Church of God Faith in Christ in Brooklyn. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the legislative body's commendation and will be presented to Pastor Robert as a symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Oriental Royal Court No. 5, Order of Cyrene, for hosting its Annual Prayer Breakfast on March 8, 2026. It formally recognizes the group's service, spiritual leadership, and community contributions through a resolution adopted by the legislature. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses legislative praise and will be sent to the Court's leadership.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 1607) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it is a symbolic gesture to honor the Red Cross's humanitarian work. The resolution cites the organization's 145-year history, disaster response, blood services, military support, and community training programs. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the Governor's discretionary proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (not binding legislation) commending Open Space Institute and Parks & Trails New York for hosting their 20th Annual Park & Public Lands Advocacy Day on February 25, 2026. It honors these organizations for their work protecting over 2.5 million acres of land and promoting 2,000+ miles of trails across New York. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the legislature's appreciation through a formal commendation. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the named organizations receiving the recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1609 commends In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV) for its advocacy and community services supporting Black and Latine LGBTQ+ individuals during Black History Month 2026. The resolution recognizes IOOV's work providing housing assistance, healthcare navigation, mental health support, HIV/AIDS education, and cultural events like the BIPOC Pride Festival. It highlights the organization's role in addressing health disparities, economic inequities, and intersectional challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people of color. This symbolic resolution, adopted on February 25, 2026, expresses legislative appreciation without creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1576), not a law with policy changes. It formally honors First Central Baptist Church for hosting its 21st Annual Staten Island Black History Town Hall on February 21, 2026. The resolution recognizes the church's 45-year community work, including its Black History Town Hall forum, which addresses issues like equity and wellness. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect on anyone but serves as a public acknowledgment from the New York State Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1620) adopted by the New York State Senate to honor the late Denis Michael Troy, a longtime Orangetown Councilman and Rockland County Legislator. It expresses the Senate's "profound regret" over his death and commemorates his 30+ years of community service, including his work on the Orangetown Council, advocacy for local services, and roles in organizations like the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of condolence to his family and community. It was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2026.

Clarifies that employment at any licensee under the cannabis law satisfies employment requirements for parole, probation or other state supervision unless the terms and conditions of said parole, probation, or state supervision explicitly prohibit such employment.

Establishes the carbon farming certification committee for the purpose of developing a certification framework, determining qualified carbon removal practices eligible for the carbon farming tax credit, and promulgating certification standards for qualified carbon removal practices; provides for the development of educational materials to encourage carbon farming by promoting farming practices which reduce, sequester and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions on land used in support of a farm operation; establishes carbon farming tax credits.

Directs the New York state energy and research development authority to establish a pilot program to install a microgrid in Glenwood Houses; requires the authority to annually report on the results of such program and any recommendations for expansion.