Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 817) authorizes the village of Coxsackie to impose a 4% occupancy tax on short-term rentals at hotels, motels, bed-and-breakfasts, and tourist facilities. It clarifies that the tax applies to guests staying less than 30 consecutive days (excluding permanent residents), with property owners responsible for collecting and remitting the tax to the village. The law specifies that owners can treat the tax like rent for collection purposes and must pay it to the village treasurer. This clarifies and formalizes an existing local tax authority previously proposed in other bills, now effective as Chapter 174.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that Catskill Village's occupancy tax applies exclusively to hotels, motels, and similar overnight lodging facilities (including bed-and-breakfasts and tourist facilities), excluding short-term rentals like Airbnb properties. It specifies the tax rate at 4% of the room rate, with exemptions for permanent residents staying 30+ consecutive days. The tax must be collected by property owners from guests and remitted to the village, with owners having the same collection rights as rent. This amendment refines existing tax law to limit the tax's scope to traditional lodging businesses.

Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"; provides that each laborer, worker or mechanic in the employ of a contractor who by request or permission of an employer reports for work on any day shall be paid no less than four hours at the prevailing rate of wages.

Relates to retail food store, food service establishment and food warehouse licensing; defines terms; provides for licensure; authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and markets to grant, suspend or revoke licenses; authorizes civil practice law and rules article 78 proceedings to challenge the actions of such commissioner; authorizes such commissioner or such commissioner's duly authorized representatives to investigate and inspect such retail food stores or warehouses; requires the department of agriculture and markets to assign at least on retail food specialist to each inspection zone; provides for penalties and remedies; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr. posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the highest honor for individuals who demonstrate exceptional service. The resolution recognizes his military service in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War era, his community involvement in Columbia County, and his lifelong commitment to duty and family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is purely a symbolic honor to be celebrated on June 30, 2025, with a copy sent to his family.

Maddy summaryS 8345 extends Hudson's existing authority to collect hotel and motel taxes, moving the expiration date from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2027. This procedural bill directly affects Hudson city (allowing it to continue the tax program) and local hotels/motels (which must collect and remit the tax). The key change is simply updating the sunset date for the tax authority, with no new tax rates or requirements. The bill maintains the current tax structure without altering how the revenue is used.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Raymond J. Turner posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest individual honor. It recognizes his military service in the Korean War, career with Western Union, family life, and community legacy, with no policy changes or affected parties. The resolution contains no actionable provisions beyond formally commending his life and service. It was adopted by the Senate on June 12, 2025, and includes a copy to his family.

Authorizes the town of Copake to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited into the community preservation fund; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

Provides parity to durable medical equipment providers by requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse such providers at no less than one hundred percent of the medical assistance durable medical equipment and complex rehabilitation technology fee schedule for the same service or item.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1252 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to formally recognize June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to honor the community's history and ongoing advocacy. The resolution cites key LGBTQIA+ milestones, including the Stonewall uprising and New York's marriage equality law, to frame the recognition. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on residents or policy implementation.