Sen. Michelle Hinchey

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Hudson to raise its hotel and motel occupancy tax from four percent to five percent. The change applies to overnight lodging facilities, including bed and breakfasts and tourist sites, but excludes permanent residents who stay for at least thirty consecutive days. The tax is calculated on the per diem rental rate for each room. Once signed into law, the new rate takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Stanley Maltzman for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the state's highest individual honor. It recognizes Maltzman's military service in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, where he participated in six invasions in the Pacific Theater, as well as his subsequent civilian contributions to the arts and community. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge Maltzman and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Technician Fourth Grade Joseph S. Cesternino posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. The document highlights his military service during World War II, noting his role in the 455th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion in the European Theater, as well as his subsequent civilian life and family history. It also designates a specific ceremony on November 25, 2024, in Hudson, New York, to celebrate this honor. Finally, the resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Cesternino's family.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Private Leonard Cesternino posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the state's highest individual honor. The resolution recognizes his heroic service and sacrifice during World War II, specifically noting his death in action in Italy at age 20 while serving as an artilleryman. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Cesternino's family and notes that the award will be celebrated at a ceremony in Hudson, New York. As a symbolic gesture of gratitude, the bill does not create new laws or alter existing policies but serves to publicly acknowledge the veteran's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Kingston to install and operate a demonstration program of speed cameras in up to three school zones to monitor vehicle speeds during school hours and related activities. Under the new law, vehicle owners could be held financially liable if the operator of their car exceeds posted speed limits in these zones, with liability notices issued based on photographic evidence. The program includes strict requirements for equipment calibration, operator training, and privacy protections, ensuring that images do not identify drivers or passengers unless necessary and that records are destroyed after cases are resolved. The authorization for this demonstration program is set to expire on December 31, 2029.

Allows advanced emergency medical technicians to order certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.

Authorizes municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption to certain volunteers who live in that municipality but who serve in neighboring municipalities.

Authorizes the town of Kinderhook to alienate certain parklands and to convey such land to the Valatie Volunteer Rescue Squad for the purpose of providing emergency medical services to the town of Kinderhook.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution posthumously honors Robert Jesse Warrington, a former New York Navy veteran, for receiving the Liberty Medal, the state's highest individual honor. The measure formally commends his service during the Cold War and his participation in the Navy's Ceremonial Guard, while also acknowledging his community involvement and athletic achievements. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Warrington's family and pauses legislative proceedings to recognize his contributions on September 23, 2024.

Provides for medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital.