Sen. Cordell Cleare

Enacts the "low-carbon building construction act"; relates to requiring construction of any building, addition or renovation greater than 25,000 square feet meet certain standards intended to reduce the embodied carbon emissions associated with the construction.

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Provides that for the purposes of educational leave, an eligible incarcerated individual shall include an incarcerated individual who is within two years of being an eligible incarcerated individual.

Empowers the office of fire prevention and control to, in coordination with the commissioner of the office for people with developmental disabilities and the chief disability officer, provide minimum basic training related to handling emergency situations involving individuals with any physical and/or developmental disability to all firefighters.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for debtors in Minnesota who receive notice that a creditor plans to resume collection efforts. It clarifies that asking a creditor to review their decision to start collecting again does not prevent the debtor from filing a lawsuit. The law requires creditors to review any new evidence submitted by the debtor within thirty days of receiving the request. Ultimately, the change removes a previous condition that might have discouraged debtors from seeking legal recourse while attempting to resolve the issue with the creditor.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2043 formally congratulates 52 individuals who have been named the 2026 New York State Senate Women of Distinction. This ceremonial resolution recognizes these women for their professional achievements and personal contributions to their communities. The Senate will send copies of the resolution to each honoree as a gesture of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves to honor these individuals for their impact on New York State.

Relates to the powers of the head of the office of mental health and the head of the office for people with developmental disabilities to promulgate rules regarding communications needs of non-English speakers seeking or receiving services; includes the provision of language services and documents in English and the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by individuals in New York State based on United States census data.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team and their coach for winning the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship. The bill formally acknowledges the team's 15-1 season record and their status as back-to-back state champions, highlighting the contributions of the players and their support network. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the team members, the head coach, and the athletic director as an official commendation. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of the team's athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Carlos Beltran, a professional baseball player, on the occasion of his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The bill formally recognizes his athletic achievements, including his time with the New York Mets and Yankees, and his philanthropic work through his foundation and community service. It directs the New York State Capitol to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Beltran and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. The measure does not allocate funds or change laws but serves as an official statement of appreciation from the legislative body.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Floyd "Todd" Peterson III, a respected community member from Ithaca, New York. The text honors his diverse career as a performer and educator, noting his 38 years of service in the Ithaca School District and his dedication to youth programs like the Stewart Park Day Camp. It also records that a new picnic pavilion at Stewart Park was dedicated to his memory in May 2025. The resolution concludes by directing the legislature to pause its proceedings in mourning and to send a copy of the document to Peterson's family.