Sen. James Skoufis

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating May 6-12, 2026, as Nurses Week in New York State, aligning with National Nurses Week. It recognizes New York's 256,000+ registered nurses and their critical role in healthcare, including patient safety, primary care, and meeting the needs of an aging population. The resolution does not create new law but serves as a formal state-level acknowledgment of nurses' contributions. It directly addresses the Governor to take action, with no direct impact on policy or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating February 15, 2026, as "School Resource Officer Appreciation Day" in New York State. It honors school resource officers (SROs), who serve as law enforcement officers, mentors, and educators in schools, by aligning with National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. The resolution has no binding effect; it merely asks the Governor to recognize SROs' contributions through a formal proclamation. It does not create new policies or affect any specific laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as "Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week" in New York. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely honors professionals who investigate deaths to determine cause and manner. The resolution recognizes these workers' role in supporting families and communities through death investigations. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected by this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, referencing historical data on officer fatalities and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it is a ceremonial request to the Governor, not a new law. It directly affects public recognition efforts for law enforcement families and communities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in New York, honoring the state's approximately 16,178 correctional officers and employees who oversee over 31,329 inmates in state facilities. It aligns with federal recognition of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" established in 1996 and emphasizes the dangerous nature of their work. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to these personnel through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1263) formally commends John Flynn, Patrick Flynn, Kanaye Tesoro, and Alexander MacLeod for receiving the Liberty Medal - the New York State Senate’s highest individual honor. It recognizes their 2025 rescue of one adult and seven children from a sinking boat in Fort Montgomery, where they swam to safety without hesitation. The resolution honors their actions as an example of community service, noting they acted spontaneously during a Memorial Day incident. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies; it simply provides formal recognition approved by the Senate.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1293 commends Armando and Shayla Gramajo for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal, the Senate's highest honor for individuals. The resolution recognizes their 2024 actions when they intervened to save a woman attacked with a knife in White Plains - Armando (a bus driver and former Guatemalan Army veteran) stopped the attacker, and Shayla (a physician's assistant) provided medical aid using household items until emergency services arrived. This symbolic resolution, passed by the New York State Senate, formally honors their humanitarian act and does not create new laws or affect any policies. It serves as a ceremonial tribute to their spontaneous, life-saving response.

Relates to additional apportionment of building aid for certain projects; defines an eligible school construction project as one that is entirely funded from capital outlays and has a total project cost of two hundred fifty thousand dollars or less.

Requires the state fire administrator to make available a specialized electric vehicle emergency response training program to provide training to individuals responsible for providing emergency response and recovery following incidents involving electric vehicles; defines emergency medical services agency.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the date of New York's presidential primary from the current June election to the first Tuesday in March (commonly known as Super Tuesday). It directly affects voters and candidates participating in the state's presidential nominating process by moving the primary earlier in the election cycle. The bill amends election law to replace the existing June primary date with a March date specifically for selecting presidential delegates, while keeping other primary elections (like for state offices) on their current schedule. This is a procedural adjustment to election timing, not a substantive policy change.