Sen. Shelley Mayer

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 594) congratulating Carman Bogle for her decade-long service as Mayor of Cambridge, New York, concluding April 7, 2025. It formally recognizes her public service achievements, including leading pandemic response, police reform, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely an expression of appreciation with no binding provisions. It was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 753) symbolically recognizes a planned event celebrating the Dominican community's cultural contributions in Albany on April 9, 2025. It acknowledges the event hosted by the state legislature's Dominican Delegation, which aims to empower the community, strengthen civic engagement, and honor the Dominican diaspora's role in New York. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies - it simply directs the legislature to pause its work to honor this cultural celebration.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 738) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as "Queens Day" in New York State. It honors Queens' cultural diversity, history, and economic contributions as a symbolic gesture, not a policy change. The resolution was adopted by the Senate and will be sent to the Governor, Queens Borough President, and Queens Chamber of Commerce for consideration. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal requirements, as it seeks only a ceremonial recognition of Queens' significance.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 571) formally commemorates ArtsWestchester's 60th anniversary on April 9, 2025, recognizing its role as Westchester County's largest cultural service organization. It directs the legislature to acknowledge the organization's contributions to arts accessibility and community development through a ceremonial resolution. The resolution has no binding policy effects - it simply honors ArtsWestchester's history and impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 599) formally recognizing the Shaker High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class AAA Championship on March 21, 2025. It specifically congratulates the team members, head coach Aric Kucel, assistant coaches, and manager for their championship victory and 23-3 season record. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as symbolic recognition, with copies to be sent to the named individuals and school staff. It does not affect any laws, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 573 honors the first responders who battled the March 8, 2025, brush fires in Suffolk County, Long Island, which burned 400-600 acres. It specifically recognizes over 80 fire departments, 10 ambulance crews, and multiple state agencies - including the New York Air National Guard and Suffolk County Police - for their coordinated efforts in containing the fires and creating fire breaks. The resolution serves as a formal legislative expression of gratitude without creating new laws or policy changes. It was adopted on April 2, 2025, and directs a copy to the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 588 is a commemorative resolution mourning the death of John "JR" Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who died in the line of duty on February 12, 2025. The resolution expresses the New York State Senate's tribute to Gaudet's life, career, and community service, including his work coaching youth sports and his dedication to family. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his surviving family members. As a non-binding tribute, this resolution has no policy impact or legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill with policy changes) congratulating student-athlete Ava Bachta for winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA State Championship in Slalom and Alpine Combined. It formally recognizes her athletic achievement, 4.0 GPA in honors courses, and community support, without creating any new laws or funding. The resolution directly affects Ava Bachta and her school staff (Coach Rich Burnley and Athletic Director Sean Colfer), who will receive copies of the resolution. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect or broader impact on legislation.

Establishes the climate corporate data accountability act requiring certain business entities within the state to annually disclose scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions; establishes the climate accountability and emissions disclosure fund.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law-making bill) honoring Lauren C. Enea for her community and professional service. It recognizes her work as a legal professional specializing in estates and special needs planning, her leadership in bar associations, and her role with the nonprofit CAREERS Support Solutions. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's pride in her contributions and directs that a copy be sent to her. As a purely commemorative measure, it has no policy impact or financial obligations.