Allows the alteration or repeal of real property tax exemptions for certain private institutions of higher education by the passage of a private bill by the legislature and approval by the governor.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to divide the state into three autonomous regions; the New Amsterdam Region, the New York Region and the Montauk Region; provides regional governors and regional legislators; provides only for a state sales tax; divides various departments and agencies; provides for separate court systems and prison systems.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows local municipal agencies responsible for waste management to install and use surveillance cameras to identify people illegally dumping waste. It directly affects towns and cities with authority over sanitation, enabling them to review camera footage as evidence. The key provision authorizes these agencies to deploy cameras in areas prone to illegal dumping and use the footage to track down violators. The law takes effect immediately upon passage, focusing solely on expanding local enforcement tools for waste management.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to establish specific rules for filling vacancies in U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring more than three months before a general election (held 70-80 days after a governor's proclamation) and sets temporary appointment periods for Senate vacancies based on calendar year timing. These rules directly affect how federal offices are filled when vacancies arise, ensuring vacancies are addressed within defined election cycles. The changes apply specifically to federal elected positions, not state offices.
Provides a rebuttable presumption relating to recertification as a minority and women-owned business enterprise if there is no change in the ownership or capital contribution relied upon for certification of the enterprise and no material change in the nature or management of the enterprise from the time of approval of the previous minority and women-owned business enterprise certification.
Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national observance. It cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data showing distracted driving caused over 3,500 deaths and 362,000 injuries in 2021, aiming to boost public awareness of the issue without creating new laws or regulations.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1472 formally commends Gabriella Scheer for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual. The resolution specifically recognizes her heroic actions on April 28, 2025, when she performed CPR on her unconscious boss during a medical emergency, saving his life. This ceremonial resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a formal tribute to her selfless act of compassion.
Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate February 2026 as "Teach CTE Month" in New York. It recognizes Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators and aims to highlight CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand jobs, noting that 49% of New York jobs require skills training. The resolution celebrates CTE's contributions to student success, industry readiness, and closing the skills gap, without creating new laws or funding. It is a ceremonial recognition, not a policy change.
Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to proclaim February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week in New York. It recognizes the FFA's role in supporting agricultural education, student leadership development, and career readiness for over 13,500 New York students across nearly 200 chapters. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is a symbolic request for the governor to issue a formal proclamation.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (J 1482), not a bill, requesting Governor Hochul to officially proclaim March 2026 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funds; it simply asks the Governor to issue a ceremonial proclamation. The resolution cites statistics about brain injuries in New York (over 500 daily incidents, 2,200 annual deaths) and references the Social Brain Organization's community support work. It directly affects the Governor's office and the public by encouraging awareness, though it has no binding legal effect.
