Extends provisions allowing the county of Fulton to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property to November 30, 2027.
Sen. Mark Walczyk
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Maddy summaryThis bill extends Hamilton County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It updates a 2013 tax authorization (originally set to expire in 2025) to extend the deadline by two years. The tax applies to most retail sales within Hamilton County, affecting local businesses and consumers who pay this additional tax on purchases. The change modifies existing tax law to maintain the county's current revenue source for public services.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Jefferson County to add a 1% sales tax on top of its existing 3% sales tax rate. It directly affects residents and businesses in Jefferson County by increasing the total sales tax rate for purchases made within the county. The additional tax will be in effect from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2027. The bill amends existing tax law to extend this authorization period beyond the previous 2025 expiration date.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends Oswego County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales tax on top of its existing 3% rate. It directly affects residents and businesses in Oswego County by allowing the county to continue collecting this tax for a new period from September 1, 2024, through November 30, 2027. The bill amends tax law to update the expiration date of this specific tax authorization, maintaining the current structure without changing the tax rate or scope. This is a procedural extension of an existing local tax power, not a new tax or policy change.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends Fulton County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects Fulton County residents and businesses that pay sales tax, as the county will continue to collect this extra tax rate. The key change updates the expiration date from 2025 to 2027 in the tax law, maintaining the existing 1% rate on top of the standard 3% sales tax. The bill was enacted on August 7, 2025, and signed into law.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends Lewis County's authority to collect an additional 1% sales tax, which was originally authorized until 2025. The extension allows the county to continue this tax through November 30, 2027, for funding local services. It directly affects residents and businesses in Lewis County who pay this additional sales tax. The bill makes no changes to the tax rate or collection methods - only extends the authorization period.
Authorizes the city of Little Falls, in the county of Herkimer, to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed three million four hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of liquidating deficits in its general, golf, and water funds; requires that the city of Little Falls prepare quarterly budget reports, quarterly trial balances and a three-year financial plan.
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1252 is a ceremonial resolution memorializing Governor Hochul to formally recognize June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies; instead, it requests the Governor issue a symbolic proclamation to honor the community's history and ongoing advocacy. The resolution cites key LGBTQIA+ milestones, including the Stonewall uprising and New York's marriage equality law, to frame the recognition. This is a procedural resolution with no direct effect on residents or policy implementation.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1210) formally commends four high school students - Morgan Randall, Aidan Kane, Tyler Sodja, and Donato Jellenich - for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal, the Senate's highest honor for heroic acts. It recognizes their immediate actions on May 17, 2025, when they rescued two children and their father from a burning home after noticing a fire near their high school prom. The resolution honors their spontaneous, selfless intervention, including alerting residents, evacuating the family, and contacting emergency services. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize these individuals' humanitarian contributions.