Sen. Dan Stec

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) congratulating Alden Guay, a Queensbury High School senior, for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Nordic Skiing State Championship. It recognizes his athletic achievement, dedication, and character, specifically highlighting his victory at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort on February 23, 2026. The resolution formally honors him and his coach, Paul Allison, by directing that engrossed copies be sent to both individuals. It has no policy provisions or impact on legislation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1664) honors Jonathan A. Dandes, president of Rich Baseball Operations and a Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, who died on February 22, 2026. It memorializes his 40+ years of service to the Buffalo Bisons, Sahlen Field, and Western New York community through roles including executive vice president of Rich Entertainment Group and director of the National Kidney Foundation. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations to mourn" his passing and transmit a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), formally recognizing Holi as an ancient Hindu Spring Festival. It acknowledges Holi's cultural significance - celebrating fertility, love, the triumph of good over evil, and the arrival of spring - without creating any new policies or affecting anyone's rights or obligations. The resolution simply directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to observe the festival, with no binding requirements for citizens or government action. It was adopted by the legislature on March 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture honoring cultural diversity.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law-making bill) congratulating the Queensbury Varsity Boys Nordic Ski Team and coaches Paul Allison and Matthew Flint for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Nordic Ski Championship. It recognizes their seventh state title, highlighting their championship score of 19 points and relay victory time of 27:24.0. The resolution formally expresses legislative support and directs copies to be sent to the team and coaches. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1678), not a legislative bill with policy changes. It formally congratulates Piper Dock, a Glens Falls High School student-athlete, for winning the NYSPHSAA Slalom Championship on February 24, 2026. The resolution recognizes her achievement, her coach (Jeff Dock), and the community support, with no concrete policy or financial impact. It was adopted on March 5, 2026, and serves solely as a symbolic gesture of praise.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1680) designates March 10, 2026, as "Bronx Day" to honor the borough's history and cultural significance. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings on that date to recognize the Bronx's contributions, including its role as the birthplace of hip-hop, historical sites, and diverse communities. The resolution will be transmitted to the Bronx Borough President and Bronx Chamber of Commerce. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding policy impact or direct effect on residents or programs.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1681) congratulating the Potsdam Central High School Girls Hockey Team for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Girls Hockey Championship. It formally recognizes the team's 17-3-2 season record, their 3-2 championship victory over Adirondack United, and their status as the school's first girls hockey champions in over a decade. The resolution specifically names all 25 players and coaches (including Head Coach Joe Stark and Assistant Coaches Lindsay LaSala and Olivia Scott) and directs that engrossed copies be sent to them. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it does not create new laws or affect any regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires coroners, pathologists, medical examiners, and other qualified medical professionals to report cases of Lyme or other tick-borne diseases discovered during post-mortem examinations to the state health department. It directly affects medical examiners and public health officials by mandating timely reporting of such cases. The key provision specifies that reporting must follow methods set by the health commissioner, ensuring standardized data collection. The goal is to improve public health tracking of tick-borne disease fatalities without changing treatment or prevention policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill would provide a full real property tax exemption for the primary residence of disabled veterans who meet specific criteria. To qualify, veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions, have a qualifying disability or LGBT status recognized under veterans' services law, and be rated as permanently and totally disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption also applies to veterans who are individually unemployable due to their disability and have received government pecuniary assistance for housing modifications. The law ensures the property's taxable value cannot go below zero and does not affect any existing tax exemptions veterans may already receive.

Establishes a temporary New York craft beverage permit for all New York state manufactured liquor, spirits, wine, beer, cider and mead for events located in a municipality with a population of less than one million.