Sen. Liz Krueger

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.

Requires fashion sellers to carry out environmental due diligence for the portions of their business related to wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags, including wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags produced as a private label; establishes a fashion remediation fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides temporary emergency funding for New York State government operations during the specific period of April 1-9, 2025. It directly affects state employees (including executive branch staff, judiciary personnel, and legislators) by covering payroll payments for services performed during that window, as well as prior payroll liabilities. Key provisions include $300 million for judiciary employee fringe benefits (like health insurance and retirement contributions) and funding for general state operations and non-personal service liabilities. The bill ensures uninterrupted payments for critical government functions until regular budget appropriations for the 2025 fiscal year are enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides temporary funding to cover essential state government operations from April 1 to April 7, 2025, during a budget gap before the full fiscal year budget passes. It authorizes payments for state employee payrolls (including pre-April 1 liabilities), vendor payments for ongoing operations, and specific programs like Medicaid and health services. The funding covers $324.9 million for payroll, $10 million for non-personal service liabilities, and $20.9 million for employee benefits, all limited to the specified 7-day period. It does not change existing laws or create new programs but ensures continuity of basic government functions until the regular budget is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 599) formally recognizing the Shaker High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class AAA Championship on March 21, 2025. It specifically congratulates the team members, head coach Aric Kucel, assistant coaches, and manager for their championship victory and 23-3 season record. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as symbolic recognition, with copies to be sent to the named individuals and school staff. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 573 honors the first responders who battled the March 8, 2025, brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island, which burned 400-600 acres. It specifically recognizes over 80 fire departments, 10 ambulance crews, and multiple state agencies - including the New York Air National Guard and Suffolk County Police - for their coordinated efforts in containing the fires and creating fire breaks. The resolution serves as a formal legislative expression of gratitude without creating new laws or policy changes. It was adopted on April 2, 2025, and directs a copy to the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services.