Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a plan to distribute state funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year to specific school districts, public libraries, colleges, and non-profit organizations focused on education and the arts. It requires that the allocation of these funds be based on a detailed list of recipients and amounts approved by the Senate and the budget director, which must then be ratified by a majority vote of the Senate. The legislation also allows for the transfer of these funds between agencies like the State Education Department and the State University of New York with specific approvals. Ultimately, the bill directs money to a variety of entities, including several school districts and numerous non-profits such as the Brooklyn Public Library and various educational programming organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of organizations receiving state funds for human services and veterans' community services. It allows these funds to be transferred between specific agencies, including those for temporary assistance and veterans' services, with approval from the Senate leadership and budget director. The plan requires a detailed list of recipients and their amounts to be approved by a majority vote of the Senate before the money is spent. Ultimately, the legislation distributes specific dollar amounts to over 60 nonprofit groups across various sectors, such as food security, veteran support, animal welfare, and environmental conservation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of recipients and funding amounts for state grants supporting schools, libraries, colleges, and arts organizations. It allows these funds to be transferred between specific agencies like the State Education Department and SUNY with approval from the Senate leadership and the budget director. The bill requires that any distribution plan be approved by the Senate leadership and then passed by a majority vote of all elected Senators before funds are spent. Finally, it adds specific grant amounts for three public libraries and the Exposure Foundation to the official list of approved recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous resolution to update the list of organizations receiving state funds for human services and veterans community services in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It allows these funds to be reallocated among agencies like the Department of Health and the Department of Veterans' Services based on a new plan approved by the Senate leadership and the budget director. The resolution specifies exact dollar amounts for various non-profit groups, such as Hudson Valley Honor Flight and Housing Solutions of New York, while requiring a final Senate vote to authorize the spending.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates a list of organizations receiving state funds for housing initiatives in the 2025-26 fiscal year. It specifically names various community groups, such as Goddard Riverside Community Center and West Bronx Housing and Resource Center, and assigns specific dollar amounts to each for services and expenses. The legislation requires that these funds be distributed according to a plan approved by the Senate leadership and the budget director, with final approval needing a majority vote from all elected Senators. By listing specific recipients and amounts, the bill clarifies exactly which organizations will receive financial support for their housing-related work.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specific plan to distribute state funds for human services and veterans community services organizations during the 2026-27 fiscal year. It directly affects the numerous non-profit groups listed in the text, such as the Family Service League and the Girl Scout Council, by assigning them specific dollar amounts for their operations. The legislation requires that these allocations be approved by the Senate and the budget director before the money is spent, ensuring a formal process for distributing the aid. Additionally, the bill allows these funds to be transferred between agencies like the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Department of Veterans' Services with proper approval. Ultimately, the measure formalizes how the state will provide financial support to these community organizations for the upcoming year.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specific distribution plan for state funds allocated in the 2026-27 fiscal year to support local public health programs. It directly affects various community organizations, including health centers, food pantries, and advocacy groups, by listing them as recipients of specific grant amounts. The legislation requires that these funds be distributed according to a detailed list approved by the Senate leadership and the budget director, with final approval from a majority vote of the Senate. Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of these funds to other state agencies if necessary to achieve the program's goals.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous resolution to officially distribute state funding for the 2025-26 fiscal year to specific educational and arts organizations. It directs money to the New York State Council on the Arts, the State University of New York, and the State Education Department, listing individual recipients and exact grant amounts for each. The legislation requires that these allocations be approved by the temporary president of the Senate and the director of the budget before funds are released. Additionally, it allows for the transfer of these funds between the listed agencies with the same executive approvals.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates a list of organizations that will receive state funding to support economic development and community services. It allows these funds to be shared between agencies with approval from the Senate's temporary president and the budget director. The money must be distributed based on a specific plan that either names each recipient with their exact amount or explains the method used to allocate the funds. This plan must then be approved by a majority vote of the Senate before the money can be spent. The resolution includes a detailed schedule listing specific groups, such as local chambers of commerce and business improvement districts, along with the dollar amounts each will receive.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates a previous resolution to reappropriate state funds for the 2026 fiscal year to support school districts, public libraries, colleges, and arts organizations. It allows these funds to be distributed according to a specific plan that lists each recipient and their share, which must be approved by the Senate president and the budget director. The plan must then be ratified by a majority vote of the entire Senate before the money can be spent. Additionally, the bill permits transferring these funds between relevant agencies like the State Education Department and the City University of New York as needed.