Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Maddy summaryThis bill updates a list of recipients for state funds designated for economic development and community services organizations. It allows these funds to be transferred or shared between agencies, such as the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Agriculture and Markets, based on a specific allocation plan. That plan must be approved by the Senate president and the budget director before being included in a final spending resolution that requires a majority vote from all elected senators. The document also provides a current itemized schedule showing specific grant amounts awarded to various organizations like the Brooklyn Alliance and the Central New York Jazz Arts Foundation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes an itemized list of organizations receiving state funding for community safety and restorative justice programs during the 2024-25 fiscal year. The bill directly affects local government agencies, nonprofit service providers, and their employees who offer services such as support for sexual assault survivors, domestic violence victims, gun violence prevention, and legal aid. It authorizes the allocation of specific dollar amounts to each listed entity, ranging from $10,000 to $185,000, and allows for the transfer of these funds between related state agencies like the Office of Victim Services and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence with approval from the Senate leadership and budget director. The resolution requires that this funding plan be formally approved by a majority vote of the Senate before the money is spent.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a detailed list of specific organizations that will receive funding from a state appropriation for human services and veterans community services. It allows these funds to be distributed or transferred between agencies, including the office of temporary and disability assistance and the division of veterans' services, based on a formal plan. The distribution plan must be approved by the temporary president of the Senate and the director of the budget before a final resolution is passed by a majority vote of the Senate. The document includes a schedule listing various nonprofits and the exact dollar amounts each is designated to receive.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates a previous resolution to list specific recipients of state funding for arts and cultural organizations. It directs that money originally set aside in 2022 and reappropriated in 2024 be distributed to two named groups: LUMA Arts Initiative Inc. and Salvatore Larussa Dance Company, Inc. The plan requires approval from the Senate's temporary president and the budget director before the funds can be spent. Once approved, the list of grantees and their amounts must be included in a formal resolution passed by a majority vote of the Senate.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates a long-standing list of recipients for the New York State Economic Development Assistance Program, which provides financial aid to various organizations and projects. It specifically directs that funds appropriated in 2008 and reappropriated in 2024 be distributed according to a detailed plan that includes specific dollar amounts for each grantee, such as the Sing Sing Prison Museum and New York Sun Works, Inc. The resolution requires approval from the Senate leadership and the state budget director before the spending schedule can be finalized and enacted. By amending a previous resolution, the bill ensures that the allocation of these economic development funds follows a transparent, itemized process rather than a generic methodology.

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 authorizes the transfer of these funds between agencies, including the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance and the Department of Veterans' Services, and requires a Senate-approved plan detailing how the money will be distributed. The resolution includes a specific schedule listing numerous non-profit groups and community organizations along with the exact dollar amounts each is designated to receive.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs state funds to help three specific school districts that are facing financial difficulties caused by sudden changes in property tax values or tax liability rulings. The legislation requires that the distribution of money be approved by Senate leadership and the budget director before being spent. It explicitly lists the Hendrick Hudson Central School District, Rye City School District, and North Shore Central School District as recipients of $1 million, $500,000, and $500,000 respectively.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specific list of organizations that will receive funding for housing initiatives during the 2024-25 fiscal year. It requires that money from this appropriation be distributed only according to a plan approved by the Senate leadership and the budget director, which details exactly how much each recipient will get. The resolution includes a schedule of payments for various community groups across New York State, ranging from $10,000 to $65,000 per entry. Once adopted, these allocations must be formally approved by a majority vote of all elected Senate members before the funds are spent.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution establishes a specific list of organizations eligible to receive state funding for community adult and youth mental health programs during the 2024-25 fiscal year. The bill directly affects local government agencies, community-based providers, and non-profit groups by detailing exact dollar amounts each recipient will get for services like crisis intervention, behavioral health, and educational support. Funds can only be distributed according to this approved list or a specific allocation method, requiring final approval from the Senate leadership and a majority vote before any money is spent. The document serves as a procedural guide to ensure the appropriated money is distributed transparently to the named grantees.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a specific list of organizations that will receive funding for economic development and community services during the 2024-25 fiscal year. It mandates that these funds be distributed according to a plan approved by the Senate leadership and budget director, which details the exact amount each recipient organization will get. The legislation directly affects dozens of local groups, including chambers of commerce, development corporations, and community centers, by setting aside specific dollar amounts for each. Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of funds between agencies with proper approval and requires a final Senate vote to authorize the spending.