Sen. Jim Tedisco

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Elmont High School Boys Basketball Team and their coach for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Basketball Class AA Championship. The document recognizes the team's achievement of securing their first state title since 2016 and lists the specific names of the players and the coach being honored. It serves as an official record of legislative appreciation for the team's success and is intended to be sent to the school for their records.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally commends The Dad Gang and its nonprofit arm, Random Acts of Dadness, for organizing the Annual March of Dads. The bill recognizes the group's efforts to challenge negative stereotypes about Black fathers and foster a supportive community among Black men globally. It specifically highlights the organization's upcoming events in Los Angeles, the Bronx, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, as well as its history of promoting positive fatherhood role models. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to the organization as an official acknowledgment of their work.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Broome County Office for Aging on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of providing services such as meals, transportation, and assistance to older adults in the county. The resolution highlights the growth of the office's programs since its establishment in 1974 and acknowledges the dedication of its staff and volunteers. No new laws or funding are created by this measure; it serves solely as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP). It honors the organization's history of providing HIV/AIDS support, healthcare navigation, housing assistance, and opioid overdose prevention services to the Broome County region. The resolution expresses the state's appreciation for STAP's contributions to community health and well-being over the past four decades. No new laws or funding are created; the measure simply directs the legislature to pause and acknowledge the organization's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the First Responder Peer Support Program Act to provide mental health resources for first responders, including firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel. It establishes a statewide grant program that eligible entities can use to fund peer-to-peer support initiatives, ensuring volunteers receive training on trauma, suicide prevention, and coping mechanisms. The program sets specific standards for training and administrative staffing while explicitly protecting the privacy of individuals seeking help by prohibiting the collection of personal identifying information. Funding for these grants is subject to future legislative appropriation, and the law will take effect approximately seven months after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Pastor Constance Marie Hulla, a religious leader and community figure from Coney Island who passed away in May 2024. The measure formally recognizes her contributions to her community, her role in promoting peace, and her dedication to serving those in need. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express condolences to her family and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to them.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a specific exception to New York's rule that generally prohibits selling alcohol within 200 feet of a church or place of worship. It allows the state to issue licenses for on-premises alcohol sales at a particular property in Saratoga Springs, New York, which is located within that restricted distance. The exemption applies only to this single, geographically defined parcel of land, which is currently associated with the Universal Baptist Church. If passed, the change would permit alcohol sales at this location while leaving the broader prohibition for all other areas in the state intact.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize October 2024 as AVM Awareness Month. The measure aims to increase public understanding of brain arteriovenous malformations, which are rare abnormal connections between arteries and veins that can lead to serious health issues. By aligning with National AVM Awareness Month, the resolution seeks to highlight the condition's risks and support ongoing research efforts. The text directs copies of the resolution to the Governor and various support groups focused on brain aneurysms and related conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to prevent public and private construction owners from withholding payment for building materials that have already been delivered, accepted, and meet quality standards. Under the new rules, owners must pay in full for these specific materials, which are defined as those covered by a manufacturer's warranty or graded to industry standards, rather than keeping them back as part of a general progress payment holdback. The legislation also clarifies that contractors cannot use the lack of full payment from an owner as an excuse to delay paying their own subcontractors and suppliers. Additionally, the bill mandates that contractors pay subcontractors within seven days of receiving funds from the owner and imposes interest charges if this deadline is missed.

Clarifies the application of standardized testing requirements to the general education development exam by explicitly including it in the definition of "standardized test" and "test".