Sen. Pete Harckham

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (J 1300) that formally congratulates the York Middle/High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship in November 2025. The resolution recognizes their 19-1 season record, championship victory over Candor Senior High School, and the team's coaches and school officials. It does not create any new laws or policies - it simply serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their athletic achievement. The resolution will be delivered to the team members, coaches, and school leadership as a formal commendation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1402 formally commemorates Salvatore Colatruglio, a Mahopac, NY resident and community volunteer who died in 2025, by directing the New York State Senate to pause its proceedings in mourning. The resolution recognizes his service as a bricklayer, school bus driver, and life member of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, as well as his involvement with Italian American community groups. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his surviving family members. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact or direct effect on residents.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) honoring Shawn Michael O'Mara, a New York veteran, funeral director, and community leader who died in 2025. The New York State Legislature formally mourns his life, recognizing his military service, career in funeral services, and volunteer work with fire departments and civic groups. The resolution includes no policy changes or affected parties - it simply expresses the legislature's respect and sends a copy to his family. It was adopted without debate on January 21, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (J 1401) honoring Dr. Marian Rose, a deceased scientist and environmental advocate. It commemorates her life and work, specifically recognizing her contributions as a physicist, her founding of the Croton Watershed Clean Water Coalition, and her decades-long advocacy for protecting New York's water resources and forests. The resolution serves only as a formal expression of legislative mourning and tribute - no policy changes or direct impacts on citizens or laws are created. It was adopted by the Senate on January 21, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate Resolution (J 1405) honoring Charles "Chucky" Bernard McGuire, a Montrose, New York, firefighter, veteran, and community member. It formally mourns his death and recognizes his 54-year volunteer service with the Montrose Fire Department, his Vietnam War service (1969-1972) as an SP5, and his dedication to community safety. The resolution directs the legislature to pause for mourning and send a copy to his family. It is purely ceremonial and does not create any new laws or policies.

Directs the education department to study, review and report on the geographic cost variation of counties in the Hudson Valley labor force region to determine the appropriateness of the region cost index values for purposes of the public school foundation aid formula.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1282), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It honors Richard Jackson, former Peekskill mayor (1984-1991) and New York State DMV Commissioner, following his death on August 10, 2025. The resolution asks the legislature to pause its work to mourn his passing and directs that a copy be sent to his family. It has no effect on laws, policies, or any individuals, as it serves only as a formal tribute to his community service.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1274) commemorates the passing of Lance Amato, FIIDA, a respected interior design leader, mentor, and advocate for inclusive design who died in February 2025. It honors his professional legacy, including his posthumous induction into the IIDA College of Fellows and the establishment of the Lance Amato Award by IIDA NY to recognize volunteers with 10+ years of service. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute, expressing the Legislature's gratitude for his contributions to New York's design community and directing a copy to his family. It does not enact any policy changes or affect specific legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) adopted by the New York State Senate to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It formally commemorates the 41st annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York on January 19, 2026, recognizing his life, legacy, and contributions to the civil rights movement. The resolution urges the legislature to pause its work to pay tribute to Dr. King's vision of justice, equality, and nonviolence. It directs the resolution to be shared with the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.

Requires applications for retail gas station building permits to include one electric vehicle charging station using direct current fast chargers at such gasoline station per four gas dispensing pumps.