Sen. Rachel May

Ensures that color vision requirements for appointment of police officers are tailored to only eliminate individuals with extreme color vision deficiencies from eligibility; provides methods under which an individual can meet such requirements after failing to meet an initial color vision standard.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 11-17, 2025, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Week to highlight the condition affecting millions of people. The resolution aims to draw public attention to fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder that often leads to delayed diagnoses and misunderstandings among medical professionals and the general public. By proclaiming this specific week, the legislation seeks to encourage greater awareness and support for patients dealing with symptoms like fatigue, widespread pain, and sleep disorders. Copies of the resolution will be sent to relevant state health agencies and advocacy groups to help promote the cause.

Relates to actions or practices that establish or maintain a monopoly, monopsony or restraint of trade; authorizes a class action lawsuit in the state anti-trust law.

Authorizes and directs the department of public service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy interconnection processes into the electrical grid to meet the state's renewable energy goals; directs the department of public service to submit a report on its findings one year after the effective date.

Prohibits proceeds from the auction or sale of carbon dioxide emission allowances pursuant to New York's participation in the regional greenhouse gas initiative (RGGI) from being transferred into the state general fund; provides that if such proceeds are transferred to the state general fund, they shall be used for the purposes directed by the RGGI.

Requires a board of elections in a county with over ten thousand active registered voters to employ a minimum of four full-time employees which may include the commissioner and deputies if such positions are full time.

Requires consideration of evidence relating to the economic impact of major increases of rates or charges upon consumers and the areas affected by such increases of rates or charges prior to approval of any such rates or charges; establishes minimum data to be considered by the public service commission relating to such economic impact.

Maddy summarySenate Bill S 559 increases the minimum compensation for election workers in New York City. Specifically, it raises the daily pay for election inspectors to $300 and election coordinators to $350. The bill also increases the minimum payment for election inspectors and poll clerks who attend required training sessions from $25 to $50, allowing counties to optionally provide transportation expenses. This legislation directly affects individuals serving in these roles during elections and training periods within New York City.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2043 formally congratulates 52 individuals who have been named the 2026 New York State Senate Women of Distinction. This ceremonial resolution recognizes these women for their professional achievements and personal contributions to their communities. The Senate will send copies of the resolution to each honoree as a gesture of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves to honor these individuals for their impact on New York State.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team and their coach for winning the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship. The bill formally acknowledges the team's 15-1 season record and their status as back-to-back state champions, highlighting the contributions of the players and their support network. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the team members, the head coach, and the athletic director as an official commendation. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of the team's athletic achievement.