Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Enacts the "NYS health care tax reform act"; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on insurance corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on business corporations; establishes a public goods and medicaid subsidy surcharge on pass-through entities; relates to filing fee surcharges; relates to revenues to be included in the health care reform act resources fund; establishes a public goods and medicaid surcharge on misclassified workers.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a non-voting representative from the division of service-disabled veterans' business development to the state cannabis advisory board. The amendment specifies that this new member, alongside existing non-voting department representatives, will join the board's thirteen voting members. The change does not alter the board's voting structure or policy authority but expands the advisory group's composition to include veterans' business development expertise. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on board membership composition with no direct policy changes to cannabis regulation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 2026 as Women's History Month in New York State. The bill asks the governor to recognize and honor the historical contributions of women across various fields including politics, education, medicine, civil rights, and business. It highlights specific New York women who have made significant impacts, from early suffrage leaders to modern public servants and athletes. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1674 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in New York. It aims to raise public awareness about conditions like hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease, which affect over 1 in 100 New Yorkers and require early diagnosis and ongoing treatment. The resolution is symbolic - seeking only a state proclamation to promote understanding, not creating new laws or services. It does not directly affect specific individuals or alter healthcare policies. This is a commemorative measure, not a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1664) honors Jonathan A. Dandes, president of Rich Baseball Operations and a Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, who died on February 22, 2026. It memorializes his 40+ years of service to the Buffalo Bisons, Sahlen Field, and Western New York community through roles including executive vice president of Rich Entertainment Group and director of the National Kidney Foundation. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations to mourn" his passing and transmit a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any legislation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1666) formally recognizes the 369th Veterans Association, Richmond District, for its work preserving the history of the 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the Harlem Hellfighters. The resolution highlights the regiment's distinguished service in World War I as a segregated African American unit that fought under the French Army, earned high honors, and suffered significant casualties while never losing ground. The legislature adopted the resolution to commend the Association's community outreach - such as supporting youth programs and assisting veterans - and will send a copy to the Association as a formal gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), formally recognizing Holi as an ancient Hindu Spring Festival. It acknowledges Holi's cultural significance - celebrating fertility, love, the triumph of good over evil, and the arrival of spring - without creating any new policies or affecting anyone's rights or obligations. The resolution simply directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to observe the festival, with no binding requirements for citizens or government action. It was adopted by the legislature on March 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture honoring cultural diversity.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1680) designates March 10, 2026, as "Bronx Day" to honor the borough's history and cultural significance. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings on that date to recognize the Bronx's contributions, including its role as the birthplace of hip-hop, historical sites, and diverse communities. The resolution will be transmitted to the Bronx Borough President and Bronx Chamber of Commerce. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding policy impact or direct effect on residents or programs.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1681) congratulating the Potsdam Central High School Girls Hockey Team for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Girls Hockey Championship. It formally recognizes the team's 17-3-2 season record, their 3-2 championship victory over Adirondack United, and their status as the school's first girls hockey champions in over a decade. The resolution specifically names all 25 players and coaches (including Head Coach Joe Stark and Assistant Coaches Lindsay LaSala and Olivia Scott) and directs that engrossed copies be sent to them. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it does not create new laws or affect any regulations.

Provides that family members of paid professional firefighters who died in the line-of-duty may obtain a "Survivor of the Bravest" license plate; provides for the annual service charge collected to be deposited into the department of motor vehicles distinctive license plate development fund.