Sen. Jose Serrano

Maddy summaryThis bill provides emergency funding to keep state government operations running from April 1, 2026, through May 28, 2026, while waiting for the regular annual budget to be passed. It authorizes the state comptroller to pay salaries for state employees, cover essential business expenses, and fund approved contracts and grants during this specific period. The legislation allocates approximately $2.6 billion for personal services, $108 million for general operational costs, and an additional $75 million for various contracts and capital projects. By passing this measure, the legislature ensures that government departments, including the executive branch and the legislature, can continue to function without interruption until the full fiscal year budget is enacted.

Maddy summarySenate Bill S 3046 prohibits the use of adhesive-based rodent traps, such as glue traps and glue boards. This prohibition applies to all state-owned or state-leased buildings. One year after the bill becomes law, these traps can no longer be set, placed, or used to capture rodents in these government properties. This measure directly affects the pest control methods utilized in state facilities.

Requires gas corporations to file maps with the public service commission annually to assess leak-prone gas infrastructure and the decommissioning of such leak-prone gas lines; requires the public service commission to publish such maps and certain accompanying documents on the commission's website; directs the public service commission to designate neighborhood priority decarbonization zones.

Maddy summaryS 1370 creates a grant program to support businesses directly impacted by Second Avenue Subway construction in specific Manhattan areas (including 2nd Avenue corridors and surrounding streets). It provides financial aid to "qualified businesses" (small/micro businesses within 150 feet of construction zones showing at least a 10% income decline) for capital improvements (like signage, noise reduction, and ventilation), marketing, and operational costs. Severely affected businesses ("endangered" with 30% loss or "terminal" with 50% loss) receive additional support, including payroll assistance, rent help, and business closure services. The program also includes technical assistance and marketing grants to help businesses recover during construction. This bill aims to mitigate economic disruption for local businesses during the subway project.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides an emergency appropriation of approximately $2.8 billion to fund state government operations from April 1, 2026, through May 26, 2026. The funds are designated to pay salaries and benefits for state employees, cover non-personal service liabilities like supplies and contracts, and finance approved capital projects. These measures ensure that state departments and agencies can continue their normal functions while waiting for the governor to submit and the legislature to enact the full annual budget. The legislation authorizes the comptroller to make these payments immediately without waiting for further legislative action.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New York's parole process by requiring the state board of parole to consider specific, evidence-based factors when deciding whether to release incarcerated individuals on parole. It mandates that the board evaluate rehabilitation efforts (like vocational training or therapy participation), release plans (including job opportunities and community support), and the seriousness of the crime, while prohibiting decisions based solely on victim input. The board must now provide detailed written explanations for denials and report quarterly to the public on parole denials, including demographic data (without identifying individuals) and reasons for each decision. This directly affects incarcerated individuals seeking parole and the parole board's decision-making procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 5759) imposes a 5-year moratorium on spreading or selling biosolids - treated sewage byproducts used as fertilizer or soil amendment - on farmland, parks, or other non-crop areas. It directly affects wastewater treatment facilities, farmers, and businesses that sell or use biosolids for agricultural purposes. The law bans land application, permits for such use, and sales of biosolids or products containing them, with exceptions for landfill disposal and compost made from food waste, manure, or other non-biosolids materials. The ban applies statewide and includes penalties for violations, such as fines up to $2,500 per offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 2026 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights the significant impact of the disease, noting that it affects hundreds of thousands of residents and causes more deaths than certain cancers. It also points out the high costs of care and the challenges faced by caregivers, including issues of discrimination in healthcare settings. By adopting this measure, the legislature intends to increase public awareness and encourage further action on this health issue.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 101st birthday of Malcolm X, recognizing him as a significant advocate for human rights and an influential African American leader. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor his life, detailing his history from his birth in Omaha to his work as a minister, his founding of civil rights organizations, and his assassination in 1965. By adopting this measure, the legislature formally acknowledges his contributions to the struggle for equality without imposing any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life and legacy of Marilyn D. Mosley, a Brooklyn educator and community leader who passed away on May 4, 2026. The bill formally recognizes her contributions to public education, local government, and progressive political advocacy through a series of "whereas" clauses detailing her career and achievements. It concludes by directing the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to her and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her family.