Sen. Brian Kavanagh

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow law enforcement and background check systems to access records of juvenile delinquency cases when conducting firearm background checks for applicants under the age of 22. Currently, these specific records are not shared for this purpose, but the legislation amends the Family Court Act to explicitly authorize their release to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and the Division of State Police. The change aims to ensure that individuals who have been found delinquent as minors are properly evaluated regarding their eligibility to purchase firearms before turning 22.

Limits liability of producers, representative organizations and retailers for antitrust, restraint of trade, or unfair trade practices arising from actions undertaken in accordance with a carpet collection program.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2024 as Dairy Month in New York. It aims to honor the dairy industry and acknowledge the work of the state's dairy farmers, who are a significant part of New York's agricultural sector. The resolution highlights the economic importance of dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of dairy products for the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Alfred Robert Mosiello, Jr., a police officer who passed away in May 2024. It formally records the Legislative Body's condolences and pauses its proceedings to mourn his death. The document details his life as a family man, law enforcement officer, and community member, and directs a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th birthday of Dorothy Bolden, honoring her lifelong advocacy for domestic workers. The bill recognizes her role in founding the National Domestic Workers Union of America and her influence on the creation of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. It formally acknowledges her legacy by pausing legislative proceedings to celebrate her contributions and sending a copy of the resolution to the New York chapter of the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Judge Langston McKinney, a Syracuse City Court judge and U.S. veteran. The text honors his life by detailing his career as a lawyer, his military service, and his judicial work, which included establishing a community treatment court for nonviolent defendants. It also notes his legacy through the naming of McKinney Manor in his honor. The resolution concludes by directing a copy of the document to McKinney's family.

Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2026 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the division of criminal justice services.

Relates to emergency medical services; establishes a special district for the financing and operation of general ambulance services; provides for a statewide comprehensive emergency medical system plan.

Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials; requires the uniform building code to set standards for the use of solid-sawn lumber in construction and for the grading of used solid-sawn lumber; requires the secretary of state to develop a program for grading reclaimed wood for structural purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates legal definitions within New York's public authorities laws to include stormwater as part of the definition of sewage. It directly affects water, sewer, and combined water and sewer authorities by requiring them to treat stormwater runoff the same way they treat human and animal waste. The legislation provides a clear definition of stormwater as rain or meltwater that cannot be absorbed by the ground. By making this change, the bill ensures that these authorities can regulate and manage stormwater under existing sewage management rules.