Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 491) formally congratulating Forrest Slingerland, a Queensbury High School student, for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship. The resolution recognizes his athletic achievement, time of 25 minutes and 0.7 seconds, and his role as a role model, while highlighting the values of sportsmanship and community support. It does not create any policy changes or affect laws; it is purely symbolic, with a copy to be sent to the athlete. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 510 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025 as Greek History Month in New York, coinciding with the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence. The resolution recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of Greek-Americans in New York, including their influence on democratic ideals and the modern Olympic Games, while highlighting Greece's ancient legacy in philosophy, science, and civic governance. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial honor to be shared with the public.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 497) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate March 19, 2025, as "Small Business Development Centers Day" in New York State. It recognizes the work of New York's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), which provided support to over 31,000 small businesses and generated $240 million in economic impact in 2024. The resolution highlights SBDCs' nationwide role in offering free business advice, workshops, and disaster recovery assistance to entrepreneurs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no new laws or funding but aims to formally honor SBDCs' contributions to New York's small business community.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 518) is a ceremonial tribute honoring St. Patrick and Irish descendants for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day observance. It directs the legislative body to pause its work on March 17, 2025, to commemorate St. Patrick's life and legacy, while also expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement's goal of peace in Northern Ireland. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply requests the transmission of a copy to New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects the legislature's schedule for a single day and serves a symbolic purpose.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 493) memorializes Governor Hochul to officially declare March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York State. It directly affects all New Yorkers by urging the public to recognize problem gambling risks and access available prevention and treatment resources. The resolution cites New York State data showing 668,000 adults and 140,000 students exhibited problem gambling behaviors in the past year. It aligns with National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and emphasizes the need for education amid growing mobile betting revenue. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws but formally requests the Governor's proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), introduced by Senator Skoufis. It asks Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 2025, as "West Point Day" in New York State to commemorate the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The resolution highlights the Academy's historical significance, its graduates' contributions, and its role as a key institution in New York. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups - it is a symbolic observance request to the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 496) adopted by the legislature requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating March 17-23, 2025, as "Agriculture Week" in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups; instead, it formally asks the Governor to recognize agriculture's contributions through a symbolic observance. The resolution cites agriculture's role in food production, economic impact, and educational awareness, aligning with National Agriculture Week. As a procedural measure, it has no binding effect beyond the Governor's discretionary action.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (R 488) expresses the New York State Senate's position on the Governor's 2025-2026 Executive Budget proposal. It incorporates specific amendments to the Governor's budget bills (S.3000-B through S.3009-B) and details the Senate's recommended funding changes for state agencies. The resolution directly affects state programs by adding $20 million for Addiction Services grants, restoring $3.1 million for agricultural programs, increasing Aging Services funding by $33.8 million, and proposing Medicaid coverage expansions. It serves as the Senate's formal budget proposal to be considered during the legislative budget conference process.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) that symbolically honors New York maple producers for their work during the Annual Maple Weekends on March 22-23, 2025, and March 29-30, 2025. It recognizes their role in New York's agricultural heritage, noting the state produces over 800,000 gallons of maple syrup annually from 2.8 million taps. The resolution has no legal effect - it simply commends producers and will be shared with them via formal copies. It does not create new policies or affect any regulations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S.455) commemorates the 150th anniversary of Margaretville, New York, through a ceremonial resolution. It honors the village's historical significance, including its founding in the 1840s, development as a railroad-connected resort town, and contributions to the Catskills region. The resolution directs that an engrossed copy be transmitted to Margaretville itself. As a commemorative resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or laws.