Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize April 20, 2025. This recognition would honor the 248th Anniversary of the adoption of the first New York State Constitution.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 807 commends Timothy Jaccard for his designation as a recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. This resolution recognizes Jaccard for his humanitarian efforts, including founding the AMT Children of Hope Foundation and spearheading the national movement for "Safe Haven" laws.
Maddy summaryBill J 812 is a Senate Resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the cultural heritage and contributions of Bangladeshi Americans in the state.
Maddy summarySenate Bill S 6921 proposes to lower the voting age in New York State. It directly affects citizens aged 16 and 17 by granting them the right to vote in all elections for officers and on all submitted questions. The bill achieves this by amending the state constitution, specifically changing the minimum voting age from 18 to 16 years old. This constitutional amendment process requires approval in subsequent legislative sessions and a public vote.
Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York. The aim is to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew advocacy for safety and health protections.
Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.
Provides that in any jurisdiction in which a party is eligible under local law for free legal counsel, if such party has in good faith attempted to secure such counsel and is unable to obtain counsel through no fault of their own, the court shall adjourn the trial of the issue for consecutive periods of not less than fourteen days each until the party is able to secure counsel.
Maddy summaryBill S 7458 aims to support international debt relief initiatives for developing countries experiencing significant debt by regulating the recovery of certain claims in New York. It proposes that claims against these "eligible states," incurred before they seek international debt relief, can only be recovered if specific conditions are met. These conditions include adhering to international standards for equitable cost-sharing among all creditors, meeting robust disclosure requirements, and limiting recovery to the proportion the U.S. federal government would recover under the same initiative. The bill seeks to ensure that debt relief costs are allocated fairly among all creditors, rather than falling disproportionately on New York residents and taxpayers.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 741 formally congratulates Shayla Byrne, a student-athlete at South Glens Falls High School, for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Giant Slalom Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, recognizes Byrne's achievement of breaking the one-minute barrier in both runs of the championship with a combined time of 1:57.06. It is transmitted to Byrne, her coach Erin Welch, and school administrators (including the principal and superintendent) as a formal tribute to her athletic accomplishment. This resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her sports achievement.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 2025 as Sikh Awareness Month in New York. It asks the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting Sikh contributions to New York's cultural and economic life, including historical context like Sikh immigration patterns and the significance of Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak's birthday in April 2025. The resolution directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting awareness of Sikh history and community contributions through state recognition. It has no binding policy impact but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Sikh Americans.
