Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 469) is a ceremonial tribute congratulating Ava Guilmette, a Shenendehowa High School wrestler, on winning the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship in the 145-pound division. It recognizes her victory at the MVP Arena on February 27, 2025, and her prior achievements, including the Eastern States Championship. The resolution formally honors her and directs copies to be sent to her coaches, school officials, and athletic staff. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or programs beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 518) is a ceremonial tribute honoring St. Patrick and Irish descendants for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day observance. It directs the legislative body to pause its work on March 17, 2025, to commemorate St. Patrick's life and legacy, while also expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement's goal of peace in Northern Ireland. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply requests the transmission of a copy to New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers. As a procedural resolution, it directly affects the legislature's schedule for a single day and serves a symbolic purpose.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 508) asks Governor Hochul to officially declare April 13-19, 2025, as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in New York State. It honors telecommunicators - dispatchers who answer 911 calls, provide critical pre-arrival instructions during emergencies, and coordinate police, fire, and medical responses. The resolution recognizes their year-round work as vital "first responders" who support public safety. As a ceremonial resolution (not a law), it does not create new policies or directly affect any individuals or entities.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 493) memorializes Governor Hochul to officially declare March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in New York State. It directly affects all New Yorkers by urging the public to recognize problem gambling risks and access available prevention and treatment resources. The resolution cites New York State data showing 668,000 adults and 140,000 students exhibited problem gambling behaviors in the past year. It aligns with National Problem Gambling Awareness Month and emphasizes the need for education amid growing mobile betting revenue. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws but formally requests the Governor's proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes), introduced by Senator Skoufis. It asks Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 9, 2025, as "West Point Day" in New York State to commemorate the founding of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The resolution highlights the Academy's historical significance, its graduates' contributions, and its role as a key institution in New York. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups - it is a symbolic observance request to the Governor.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 486 formally commends Allen L. Ayotte posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal, the highest honor for exceptional service. The resolution recognizes his military service (U.S. Air Force in Vietnam, 1967-1968), 48 years of community volunteer work with the WK Mansfield Hose Company, and his career with the Capitol Police and fire protection services. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family following the Saratoga County Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony on March 18, 2025. This is a ceremonial resolution with no binding legislative effect, solely honoring his legacy.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) asking Governor Hochul to declare April 11, 2025, as Submarine Day in New York, aligning with National Submarine Day. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition of submarine history and service. The resolution references historical submarine milestones but does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any individuals or groups. It was adopted by the legislature but serves only to honor submarine contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 496) adopted by the legislature requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating March 17-23, 2025, as "Agriculture Week" in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any specific groups; instead, it formally asks the Governor to recognize agriculture's contributions through a symbolic observance. The resolution cites agriculture's role in food production, economic impact, and educational awareness, aligning with National Agriculture Week. As a procedural measure, it has no binding effect beyond the Governor's discretionary action.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 507) requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 6, 2025, as "Missing Persons Day" in New York State. It honors Suzanne Lyall, a University at Albany student who disappeared in 1998, and aims to raise public awareness about missing persons cases. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but seeks to recognize the impact of missing persons on families and communities. It references existing New York laws related to missing students and campus safety, including "Suzanne's Law" enacted in 2000.

Maddy summaryThis bill terminates Executive Order 47.3, which temporarily suspended certain state laws to enforce a hiring ban. The executive order prohibited New York State agencies from hiring or promoting individuals previously employed by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision who were separated due to participating in an "illegal and unlawful strike." It modified civil service, county, municipal, and correction laws to implement this ban through suspended provisions. The resolution ends this temporary measure, restoring the original legal requirements for state hiring and employment decisions.