Sen. Dean Murray

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S 1633) asks Governor Hochul to designate February 23, 2026, as "Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to recognize the day. The resolution highlights statistics on domestic violence prevalence across diverse communities and the state's high demand for related services. It is a symbolic action intended to raise public awareness, not a policy measure with direct implementation.

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 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.

Establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of certain existing local drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems; applies to any county, city, town, village or public authority drinking water system, storm water system or sanitary sewer system within the state that is not under the maintenance and/or operational jurisdiction of a private entity.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a special optional retirement plan for New York State correction officers (and others performing correction duties). It allows eligible members to retire after 20 years of service (or at age 62) and receive a pension equal to 1/40th of their final average salary per year of service (capped at 50% of that salary). Members with over 20 years of service get an additional pension of 1/60th of final salary per extra year (capping total benefits at 75% of final salary). The state will pay additional contributions to cover these enhanced benefits, calculated by the retirement system's actuary. The plan is optional and does not affect existing retirement rules for other state employees.

Enacts the "NY broadband resiliency, public safety and quality act" to provide for oversight of the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband and voice over internet protocol service.

Relates to school property and real property taxes; establishes the blue ribbon commission on property tax reform; relates to state assistance for local real property reassessment, state assistance to assessing units within a school district, providing a fixed real property assessed value for residential real property owned by certain persons over the age of 65 and providing state reimbursement to municipalities for lost real property tax revenue; requires the state to fund certain programs mandated for municipal corporations or school districts.

Maddy summaryS 9187 adds nitazene to Schedule I of New York's controlled substances list under Public Health Law. This makes nitazene illegal without a license, directly affecting anyone who possesses, distributes, or uses it. The bill creates a new entry (paragraph 37-a) in Schedule I to prohibit nitazene, aligning it with substances like heroin and LSD that have no accepted medical use and a high abuse potential. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems to provide veterans with assistance in resume writing and employment placement services.