Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating January 27, 2025, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York State. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups; it simply asks the Governor to formally recognize the date. The resolution cites historical context about the Holocaust and the UN-designated International Holocaust Remembrance Day (observed on January 27) but contains no policy changes. It was adopted by the Senate on January 22, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 235) commemorating the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, to be observed on February 27, 2025. It recognizes the historical significance of Dominican independence (achieved February 27, 1844) and acknowledges the cultural and economic contributions of over one million Dominican New Yorkers and Dominican Americans across the U.S. The resolution has no legal effect; it formally marks the occasion through a pause in legislative business and transmits copies to Dominican organizations in New York State. It directly honors the Dominican community and their heritage within New York.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Senator Murray to commemorate the 26th Annual World Falun Dafa Day on May 13, 2025. It recognizes Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong), a practice described in the resolution as involving meditation, exercises, and principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The resolution asks the legislative body to pause its work to observe this day and directs copies to Falun Dafa practitioners in New York State. It has no policy impact or effect on any group beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic Senate resolution (J 244) congratulating the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Field Hockey Team and Head Coach Kelly Vrooman for winning the 2024 Class B NYSPHSAA Field Hockey Championship. It recognizes their undefeated 21-0 season, including a 3-0 championship victory over Lakeland High School. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, formally honors the team, coaches, and school staff without creating any new policy or affecting legislation. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their athletic achievement and community impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates the 40th annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York State on January 20, 2025. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its deliberations to honor Dr. King's legacy and contributions to civil rights and social justice, as outlined in the resolution's preamble. The resolution also requires a copy to be transmitted to the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus. As a ceremonial measure, it does not create new laws or affect specific groups beyond the state legislature's ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 140 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 8, 2025, as Snowmobile Ride Day in New York, aligning with International Snowmobile Ride Day. This non-binding resolution symbolically promotes snowmobiling as a recreational winter activity without creating new laws or directly affecting any individuals or groups. It encourages public participation in snowmobiling events but holds no legal force. The resolution was adopted on January 14, 2025.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 33 formally congratulates the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship - their first state title in school history. The resolution specifically recognizes their 26-20 victory over Salamanca High School on December 7, 2024, and highlights the team's 13-1 season record and overcoming a 20-7 deficit in the championship game. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the team members, coaches, and school administrators, including Superintendent Dr. Ryan Sherman and Principal James Ducharme. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to honor the athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution (S.28) urging Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2025 as "Workplace Violence Prevention Month" in New York. It does not create new laws but seeks to raise public awareness about workplace safety, particularly highlighting that healthcare workers face five times higher violence risk than other industries. The resolution formally memorializes the Governor to issue the proclamation, with copies sent to state officials and healthcare advocacy groups like the American Nurses Association. It aligns with national recognition of April as Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 106) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate May 12-18, 2025, as "Period Poverty Awareness Week" in New York. It aims to highlight that one in four women and girls struggle to afford menstrual products, leading to missed school or work, and emphasizes period products as essential health necessities. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but seeks to raise public awareness about period poverty as a public health issue.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to proclaim January 19-25, 2025, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week in New York. It honors Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their role in providing anesthesia care across healthcare settings, including rural and military facilities. The bill does not create new policy but formally recognizes CRNAs' contributions through a state-wide observance.