Sen. Dan Stec

Maddy summarySenate Resolution No. 786 is a commemorative bill that honors the life and legacy of Kate Fish, recognizing her as a distinguished citizen, respected leader, and devoted member of her community. It specifically acknowledges her contributions to northern New York through her leadership at the Adirondack North Country Association and her work in economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 794 congratulates Jennifer Corentto for earning the prestigious Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. This resolution recognizes her achievement, which involved designing and building a pollinator garden at a nursing home to enhance residents' lives and educate them about pollinators.

Maddy summaryBill J 812 is a Senate Resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 26, 2025, as Bangladesh Independence Day in the State of New York. This resolution aims to recognize the cultural heritage and contributions of Bangladeshi Americans in the state.

Maddy summaryThis resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 28, 2025, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York. The aim is to honor workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew advocacy for safety and health protections.

Prohibits public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to Medicare-eligible retirees and their Medicare-eligible dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and dependents by the public employer as of December 31, 2021.

Maddy summaryBill S 7446 proposes to exempt eligible New York resident veterans from paying certain fees related to forming or operating business and not-for-profit corporations. Specifically, it waives fees normally required by Section 104-A of the business and not-for-profit corporation laws. This exemption applies for a period of five years after a veteran's military discharge or confirmation of their veteran status. The bill defines "veteran" to include those with honorable or general discharges, as well as those with qualifying conditions or discharged LGBT veteran status.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 815 honors Milly Koh, a Queensbury resident and co-founder of the Sister Cities Committee of Glens Falls and Warren County, for receiving the Liberty Bell Award from the Warren County Bar Association. The resolution recognizes her nearly 40-year work facilitating student exchanges between Glens Falls, New York, and Saga, Japan, which promotes cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship among youth. The resolution formally acknowledges her contributions to community cohesion and international relations, and directs that an engrossed copy be presented to her. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 802 honors Donald Bilow, a Malone, New York town supervisor and community leader, for being designated as recipient of the Liberty Bell Award by the Franklin County Bar Association. The resolution recognizes his decades of civic service, including restoring community facilities like the Town Hall and Theatre, leading the Chateaugay Food Pantry, and promoting justice through non-lawyer contributions. It is a ceremonial resolution with no legal effect, simply acknowledging his community impact and resolving to send him a copy of the resolution.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 741 formally congratulates Shayla Byrne, a student-athlete at South Glens Falls High School, for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Girls Giant Slalom Championship. The resolution, adopted by the Senate, recognizes Byrne's achievement of breaking the one-minute barrier in both runs of the championship with a combined time of 1:57.06. It is transmitted to Byrne, her coach Erin Welch, and school administrators (including the principal and superintendent) as a formal tribute to her athletic accomplishment. This resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her sports achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) memorializing Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 2025 as Sikh Awareness Month in New York. It asks the Governor to issue a proclamation highlighting Sikh contributions to New York's cultural and economic life, including historical context like Sikh immigration patterns and the significance of Vaisakhi and Guru Nanak's birthday in April 2025. The resolution directly affects all New Yorkers by promoting awareness of Sikh history and community contributions through state recognition. It has no binding policy impact but serves as a symbolic gesture to honor Sikh Americans.