Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S 1633) asks Governor Hochul to designate February 23, 2026, as "Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to recognize the day. The resolution highlights statistics on domestic violence prevalence across diverse communities and the state's high demand for related services. It is a symbolic action intended to raise public awareness, not a policy measure with direct implementation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 1607) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it is a symbolic gesture to honor the Red Cross's humanitarian work. The resolution cites the organization's 145-year history, disaster response, blood services, military support, and community training programs. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the Governor's discretionary proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate Resolution (not binding legislation) commending Open Space Institute and Parks & Trails New York for hosting their 20th Annual Park & Public Lands Advocacy Day on February 25, 2026. It honors these organizations for their work protecting over 2.5 million acres of land and promoting 2,000+ miles of trails across New York. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the legislature's appreciation through a formal commendation. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the named organizations receiving the recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1620) adopted by the New York State Senate to honor the late Denis Michael Troy, a longtime Orangetown Councilman and Rockland County Legislator. It expresses the Senate's "profound regret" over his death and commemorates his 30+ years of community service, including his work on the Orangetown Council, advocacy for local services, and roles in organizations like the Ancient Order of Hibernians. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a formal expression of condolence to his family and community. It was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2026.

Establishes the small rental housing development initiative to provide funding to eligible applicants to construct small rental housing developments in eligible areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows cannabis distributors to file their annual tax returns electronically instead of submitting quarterly reports. It directly affects businesses licensed to distribute cannabis products under New York's tax law, giving them the option to simplify their reporting by submitting one annual electronic filing. The key provision changes the requirement from quarterly filings (due by the 20th day after February, May, August, and November) to an annual filing due by the 20th day after December 31st. This reduces administrative burden for eligible distributors while maintaining the same tax compliance requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for failing to fix building code violations, particularly for immediate safety risks like fire hazards. Owners, contractors, architects, and others who ignore repair orders for non-imminent issues face up to $1,000 daily fines for the first 180 days, then $25-$1,000 per day. For imminent threats (e.g., conditions endangering occupants), first violations carry $1,000-$5,000 daily fines, escalating to $10,000 per day for a third offense. The law applies to anyone involved in construction, maintenance, or fire safety who knowingly violates the uniform fire prevention and building code.

Establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of certain existing local drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems; applies to any county, city, town, village or public authority drinking water system, storm water system or sanitary sewer system within the state that is not under the maintenance and/or operational jurisdiction of a private entity.

Authorizes the commissioner of health to make grants for purposes of preventing transmission of tick-borne diseases on public lands frequented by humans; requires the commissioner to submit an annual report on the performance of programs funded by such grants.

Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events; establishes the farm security resiliency grant board to make recommendations to the commissioner of agriculture and markets regarding applications for farm security resiliency grant awards.