Sen. Cordell Cleare

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 316 honors Mary E. Rainey, a Peekskill community leader who died on January 3, 2025, for her 40-year career at the Westchester Community Action Program, including her work with youth through the Youth Employment Program. The resolution recognizes her dedication to community welfare, civic service, and leadership at the Kiley Center. It directs that a copy be transmitted to her family as a formal tribute. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy impact or affected parties beyond honoring her legacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers and sellers of limited use motorcycles to attach a red tag to the charging cord of each device. The tag must clearly state "UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE" and include additional consumer safety information about safe charging practices. The tag must be affixed near the cord's electrical plug end. This applies to limited use motorcycles (as defined in vehicle law) and aligns with similar requirements for micromobility devices and e-bikes.

Requires reporting and posting by assisted living facilities relating to quality measures and information concerning rates, rent, and service fees; requires a scoring system of the assisted living quality reporting.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 312) is a ceremonial request for Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate February 2025 as Black History Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups; instead, it asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing the month. The resolution cites historical milestones of African American contributions to U.S. history, culture, and civil rights as context for the observance. It was adopted by the legislature on February 5, 2025, but remains a symbolic gesture without binding policy changes.

Maddy summaryS 772 extends the deadline for certain rules related to applying for the Medicare savings program, changing the effective date from immediate to April 1, 2026. It amends a 2024 law to delay when specific application provisions take effect. This change directly affects individuals applying for Medicare savings benefits who must meet these requirements. The bill provides additional time for applicants to comply with the program's rules before the new deadline.

Requires the provision of information regarding the home energy assistance program for participants in the elderly pharmaceutical insurance coverage program.

Relates to authorizing grants for the implementation of the seal of civic readiness program; authorizes grants of $50,000 to no more than 20 applicant school districts for public schools that have successfully completed both the seal of civic readiness application and commissioner created grant application.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Aphasia Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with National Aphasia Awareness Month. It requests the Governor issue an official proclamation to increase public awareness of aphasia - a communication disorder often caused by stroke or brain injury. The resolution does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it is a symbolic gesture to recognize the condition and its impact on approximately 2 million people in the U.S. The resolution was adopted by the legislature on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 298 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 13, 2025, as Borinqueneers Day in New York State. This resolution honors the Borinqueneers (65th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment), a unit of Puerto Rican soldiers recognized for their service during the Korean War, including receiving numerous military honors. It aligns with the national observance established by Congress in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, which designated April 13 as National Borinqueneers Day. The resolution serves as a commemorative recognition of the unit's historical contributions to U.S. military history.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 308) formally honors the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York for its role in celebrating Prince Hall Day 2025. It recognizes the organization's community service, charitable work, and commitment to Prince Hall's legacy of brotherhood and justice, under Grand Master Darren M. Morton. The resolution, adopted on February 4, 2025, commends the Lodge and transmits a copy to its leadership as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens, as it is a ceremonial resolution.