Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business and Professional Association for hosting its 25th Annual Flag Day Parade on June 11, 2026. The resolution recognizes the organization's long-standing contribution to the community since the parade began in 2002 and highlights its role in bringing together residents of northern Schenectady and Saratoga Counties. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the 20 members of the association and its president, Tom Lansing, to acknowledge the event's patriotic significance and community impact.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the life and legacy of Marilyn D. Mosley, a Brooklyn educator and community leader who passed away on May 4, 2026. The bill formally recognizes her contributions to public education, local government, and progressive political advocacy through a series of "whereas" clauses detailing her career and achievements. It concludes by directing the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to her and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her family.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2102 formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of InterFaith Works of Central New York, an organization based in Syracuse. The bill does not change any laws or policies but instead serves as a ceremonial tribute to the group's five decades of service in refugee resettlement, interfaith dialogue, and community support. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the organization and requires sending a copy of the resolution to InterFaith Works.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Ronald F. Lipton, a community leader and public servant who passed away in January 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to civic engagement, public service, and local governance throughout his life. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Lipton and sends a copy of the resolution to his family.

Requires law enforcement and courts to notify the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) when an arrested person or defendant is not a United States citizen; adjusts certain maximum sentences for class A misdemeanors and unclassified misdemeanors; requires notification to be made to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency prior to the release of certain noncitizens; repeals provisions of the "protect our courts act".

Enacts the "pretrial risk overview for threat evaluation, custody, and treatment (PROTECT) Act" to evaluate certain defendants; establishes a risk assessment instrument to aid judges in determining whether to release or detain a principal, where and when a release is appropriate and necessary conditions that should be imposed as part of such release; repeals provisions of law relating to qualifying offenses and allows a court to set bail or remand a principal where based on the risk assessment instrument, where the principal poses a safety risk or risk of flight; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of June 22 through June 28, 2026, as Amateur Radio Week in New York State. It aims to honor the contributions of the state's more than 25,000 licensed amateur radio operators and raise public awareness of their role in emergency preparedness and community service. The resolution specifically highlights how these volunteers provide free communication support during disasters and participate in annual field exercises. By officially recognizing this period, the legislature intends to acknowledge the value of these operators to the citizens of New York and the world.

Enacts the "New York wildlife crossing act"; directs the department of transportation and the New York state thruway authority, in consultation with the department of environmental conservation and the department of motor vehicles, to identify sites along all highways, thruways and parkways in the state where wildlife crossings are most needed to increase public safety and improve habitat connectivity and create a priority list of wildlife opportunity areas where federal grant monies may be available to implement the top five projects identified.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Town of Wilton Water and Sewer Authority to collect unpaid water and sewer bills by adding them to the town's property tax rolls. It creates a legal lien on the real property of customers who have not paid their charges for at least 90 days, ensuring these debts are collected alongside regular taxes. Under the new rules, the authority's financial officer must submit a list of overdue accounts to the town tax collector annually, who will then include the owed amounts in the next year's tax bills. Penalties and interest on these debts are split between the town and the authority, while the bill takes effect the following January after it is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare October 9, 2026, as Sneakers Day in New York State. The resolution highlights the history and cultural significance of sneakers, noting their origins in the United States and their role in sports, wellness, and popular culture. It does not create new laws or change any regulations, but rather serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the footwear's impact. The text of the bill is a formal request to the governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the date.