Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York. The aim is to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew advocacy for safety and health protections.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Enacts "Karilyn's law"; provides that the court set the date for proceedings relating to family visitation under a guardianship petition for not more than ten days from the signing of the order to show cause; provides that visitation shall be a rebuttable presumption.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 741 formally congratulates Shayla Byrne, a student-athlete at South Glens Falls High School, for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Giant Slalom Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, recognizes Byrne's achievement of breaking the one-minute barrier in both runs of the championship with a combined time of 1:57.06. It is transmitted to Byrne, her coach Erin Welch, and school administrators (including the principal and superintendent) as a formal tribute to her athletic accomplishment. This resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her sports achievement.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 742) requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare May 2025 as "Neurofibromatosis Month" in New York State. It aims to raise public awareness about neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder affecting over 130,000 Americans, and support related research and patient advocacy efforts. The resolution does not create new laws or regulations; it is a symbolic gesture to honor the work of organizations like Neurofibromatosis Northeast and highlight progress in NF treatment, such as FDA-approved therapies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 2025 as Sikh Awareness Month in New York. It asks the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting Sikh contributions to New York's cultural and economic life, including historical context like Sikh immigration patterns and the significance of Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak's birthday in April 2025. The resolution directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting awareness of Sikh history and community contributions through state recognition. It has no binding policy impact but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Sikh Americans.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 743) requests Governor Hochul to declare May 2025 as Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month in New York. It is a symbolic gesture to increase public awareness about pediatric stroke, which affects children (1 in 3,500 births annually) and often leads to long-term disabilities. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds; it simply urges the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the issue. The legislature adopted this resolution on April 8, 2025, as part of its tradition of supporting awareness initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 744) congratulating Meaghan Lynch, a Schuylerville High School track athlete, for winning the New York State Federation Championship in the long jump on March 8, 2025. It formally recognizes her athletic achievement and includes details of her season, including multiple championship wins and school records. The resolution directs copies to be sent to Lynch, her coaches, and school administrators. As a non-binding expression of praise, it has no policy impact or direct effect on legislation or constituents.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural memorial resolution (Senate Resolution J740) adopted by the New York State Senate to honor the late Robert Anthony D'Andrea, a former Assembly member and Saratoga Springs resident who died in March 2025. The resolution formally recognizes his 14-term service in the Assembly, his community leadership roles, and his decades of public service. It directs the Senate to pause proceedings in mourning and transmit a copy of the resolution to his family. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely serves as a ceremonial tribute to his life and legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 594) congratulating Carman Bogle for her decade-long service as Mayor of Cambridge, New York, concluding April 7, 2025. It formally recognizes her public service achievements, including leading pandemic response, police reform, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely an expression of appreciation with no binding provisions. It was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.