Sen. Dan Stec

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an ATV Recreation Fund managed by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to support a statewide network of ATV trails. It requires ATV registration and insurance for use on public lands, with fees deposited into the fund. The fund allocates 45% of its money to motorized access programs for people with disabilities and 45% to enforcement and public education about ATV rules. It also establishes regulations to balance ATV recreation with environmental protection and safety on designated trails. The bill directly affects ATV users operating on public lands, trail managers, and people seeking accessible recreation opportunities.

Maddy summaryThis bill revokes public pensions for state officials convicted of impeachment, applying retroactively to all such convictions. It directly affects public officers defined as elected leaders, certain appointed officials (like department heads or judges), and policymakers who face impeachment. The law automatically revokes pension membership upon conviction, without requiring additional court proceedings beyond the impeachment trial. This policy change eliminates pension benefits for these officials as part of the consequences of impeachment, affecting current and past convictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to establish specific rules for filling vacancies in U.S. House and Senate seats. It requires special elections for House vacancies occurring more than three months before a general election (held 70-80 days after a governor's proclamation) and sets temporary appointment periods for Senate vacancies based on calendar year timing. These rules directly affect how federal offices are filled when vacancies arise, ensuring vacancies are addressed within defined election cycles. The changes apply specifically to federal elected positions, not state offices.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1472 formally commends Gabriella Scheer for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual. The resolution specifically recognizes her heroic actions on April 28, 2025, when she performed CPR on her unconscious boss during a medical emergency, saving his life. This ceremonial resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a formal tribute to her selfless act of compassion.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to proclaim February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week in New York. It recognizes the FFA's role in supporting agricultural education, student leadership development, and career readiness for over 13,500 New York students across nearly 200 chapters. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is a symbolic request for the governor to issue a formal proclamation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1486 formally commends Tony Kostecki for being named a 2025 Trailblazer in Arts & Culture honoree by City & State NY magazine. The resolution highlights his decades-long leadership of the Seagle Festival (an opera training program founded in 1915) and his contributions to New York's arts and education community. As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact any policy or law - it serves solely as an expression of honor. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026, and will be transmitted to Kostecki.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1424) designates May 9, 2026, as "John Brown Day" to commemorate the birth anniversary of abolitionist John Brown and recognize his legacy. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings on that date to honor Brown's life, his work in New York (including his farm in North Elba), and his role in the abolitionist movement. The resolution also requires transmitting copies to historical and cultural institutions statewide. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect but formally acknowledges Brown's contributions to the fight against slavery.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1488 formally congratulates the Shenendehowa High School Girls Varsity Cross Country Team and Head Coach Rob Cloutier for winning the New York State Federation Cross Country Team Championship in 2025. The resolution highlights their championship victory, academic achievements (a team GPA of 94.05 percent), and participation in the Nike Cross Nationals. Adopted by the legislature, it directs copies to the team members, coaches, and school officials as a formal recognition of their accomplishments. This is a non-binding resolution expressing legislative support, not a policy change affecting any laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate May 28, 2026, as "Taiwan Heritage Day" in New York State. It cites New York's economic ties with Taiwan (including $158.60 billion in trade in 2024), cultural organizations, and shared values as context for the symbolic recognition. The resolution does not create new laws, affect policies, or impose obligations - it is purely a commemorative request. Copies would be sent to the Governor, Taiwan's president, and Taiwan's New York representative.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1489) is a symbolic gesture to commemorate the 182nd anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, to be celebrated on February 27, 2026. It honors the historical significance of the Dominican Republic's independence on February 27, 1844, and recognizes the contributions of over one million Dominican residents and Dominican Americans in New York State. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply requests the New York State Legislature pause to acknowledge this anniversary and direct copies to Dominican organizations. As a ceremonial resolution, it focuses on cultural recognition rather than legislative action.