Bans unencapsulated expanded or extruded polystyrene foam in floating docks and floating platforms sold, offered for sale, or constructed in the state.
Relates to bioheating fuel requirements; allows B100 or B99 biofuel and R100 or R99 renewable fuel to be used to blend with or replace fossil heating oil in order to create bioheating fuel.
Authorizes the town of Montague in Lewis county to designate certain town roads as low-volume roads and certain low-volume roads as minimum maintenance roads.
Relates to the qualifications for holding the office of assistant county attorney in the county of Herkimer; permits holders of such office to reside outside Herkimer county.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially recognize June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in New York State. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the community's history and achievements. It highlights key milestones such as the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and recent legal victories for LGBTQIA+ rights. The bill is purely ceremonial and affects only the state's official calendar and public recognition of the month.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes former Senator Neil D. Breslin as the recipient of the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The document highlights his extensive career in public service, including his 13 terms in the New York State Senate, his leadership roles in ethics and insurance committees, and his advocacy for vulnerable populations. It also lists specific laws he sponsored that improved access to healthcare and prescription drug coverage for New York residents. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the text be sent to Senator Breslin to honor his contributions to the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of State Route 28 in the village of Herkimer as the "War Dog Memorial Highway." The legislation requires the commissioner of transportation to install and maintain signs for this designation while clarifying that the change is ceremonial and does not alter the route's official legal name. This action serves to honor war dogs by giving a specific section of the road a commemorative title without disrupting traffic or commerce.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Lambert Will, a historical figure from Herkimer, New York, on the occasion of his posthumous induction into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame. The measure acknowledges Will as the founder of basketball and aims to update the historical record regarding the sport's origins to Upstate New York. By pausing legislative proceedings to pay tribute, the resolution recognizes Will's contributions to the sport and directs a copy of the document to his family.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate Resolution that formally congratulates W. Doug Howland on his 100th birthday. It recognizes his long history of community service, including his work as a Navy veteran, local politician, and college trustee. The resolution directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to offer its congratulations and to send a copy of the document to Mr. Howland.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Jillian Hanesworth and Augustus Clarke for winning the 2024 Sports Emmy Award in the Short Film category. The bill formally recognizes their work on the film "Still Here," which highlights the resilience of Buffalo following the 2022 mass shooting and blizzard. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their achievement and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to them. The measure serves as a public commendation of their specific contribution to the NFL 360 series rather than altering any laws or policies.
