Sen. Robert Jackson

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New York residents aged 65 and older to take up to nine credit hours per semester at state and city universities without paying tuition. It changes current policy, which only permitted free course auditing (without credit) for seniors aged 60+, by enabling eligible individuals to earn academic credit. The policy applies to credit-bearing courses, not just audit-only options, and requires universities to admit seniors on a space-available basis. It does not affect existing tuition rates for other students.

Prohibits fees for any service rendered through a banking organization relating to the use of an electronic benefit transfer card issued by the state or certain departments or agencies thereof.

Allows domestic insurers to make certain records available by electronic means if they are easily accessible from the insurer's principal office in this state and the insurer complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Prohibits the sale of certain products that contain regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires manufacturers of products containing PFAS to provide notice of such fact to persons that offer the products for sale or distribution; provides penalties for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a maximum caseload standard for preventative case planning services caseworkers. It mandates the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to create regulations setting the maximum caseload at twelve families per full-time caseworker per month. To support compliance, the bill increases state reimbursement for these specific preventative case planning services from 65% to 100% for local social services districts, provided they maintain their existing spending levels. This legislation directly affects preventative services caseworkers, local social services districts, and the families receiving these services.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1016 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Dairy Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to acknowledge the significant contributions of the dairy industry and New York's dairy farmers to the state's economy and agriculture.

Maddy summaryBill J 1067 is a Senate Resolution that honors the Lexington School for the Deaf. It specifically recognizes the school for hosting its 28th Annual Basketball Classic, which features a game against the Assembly/Senate All-Stars.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 1018 is a commemorative bill that commends the NYPD Asian Jade Society on the occasion of its 45th Anniversary. It recognizes the Society's outstanding service, leadership, and contributions to the safety and diversity of New York City and the entire State of New York.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 1026 is a procedural bill that memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim July 20, 2025, as Colombian Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution commemorates the 215th Anniversary of Colombian Independence and acknowledges the contributions of Colombians to the state and nation.

Relates to the terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of troopers in the division of state police and salary schedules for members of such unit; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; provides for the payment of overtime pursuant to the terms of any agreement (Part A); relates to the terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of commissioned and non-commissioned officers in the division of state police and salary schedules for members of such unit; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit (Part B).