Sen. Monica Martinez

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution formally recognizes the New York Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance for its advocacy work and historical contributions to improving conditions for domestic workers. The bill highlights the organization's efforts in securing legal protections, such as paid sick leave and family leave, and recovering stolen wages for employees in the field. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body intends to publicly honor the group's achievements and the legacy of its founder, Dorothy Bolden, without enacting any new laws or funding.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2298 is a commemorative bill honoring Minerva Solla, a labor activist and social justice advocate who passed away in April 2026. The resolution formally recognizes her lifelong contributions to workers' rights, including her role in organizing strikes, founding Latino labor committees, and helping pass legislation like Paid Family Leave. It directs the legislature to pause proceedings to mourn her death and sends a copy of the resolution to her family. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of her legacy.

Relates to exempting disabled veterans from application fees relating to physical modification of a residence to accommodate a disability, including permit fees, plan review fees, inspection fees and reinspection fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of special powers granted to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. These special powers, which allow the corporation to issue bonds and access certain state resources, were previously set to expire in 2026 but are now delayed by three years. The change applies directly to the corporation's ability to fund environmental projects under the existing legal framework without altering the core functions of the organization. By updating the expiration timeline, the legislation ensures continuity in the corporation's operations until the new date.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for provisions governing statutory installment bonds within the local finance law. It updates the deadline for these financial instruments to September 30, 2029, allowing local governments to continue using them for funding purposes. The amendment ensures the current rules remain in full force and effect until the new expiration date. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Authorizes the use of a confirmation of trafficking victim status issued by OTDA as evidence of identity for the issuance of a non-driver identification card.

Enacts "Nima's law" which prohibits the retail sale of nitrous oxide; establishes civil penalties for violations; includes nitrous oxide misuse in the health care and wellness education and outreach program to expand education on the dangers of nitrous oxide misuse; prohibits the sale of whip cream chargers.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the New York State Park Police as an independent law enforcement agency under the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner. It ensures the park police operate separately from the New York State Police while allowing coordination on training, emergencies, and other shared concerns. The bill formalizes this structure by amending existing law to create the agency and define its operational independence.

Dedicates the bridge over the Southern State Parkway on Deer Park Avenue between Parkdale Drive and Sylvan Road in the town of Babylon, county of Suffolk, to Trooper Arthur B. Reddy.

Maddy summaryS 8837 would allow Nassau County to optionally provide disability coverage for its county probation officers. If adopted, the county would pay full salary and cover medical costs for probation officers injured or ill due to job duties, mirroring existing coverage for police and fire personnel. The bill does not require Nassau County to implement this coverage - it remains a choice for the county. This change extends existing disability protections to a new group of county employees, without altering current requirements for other covered workers.