Sen. Lea Webb

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 Senate Resolution (J 736) commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Institute for Child Development (ICD) at Binghamton University. It recognizes ICD's work serving autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families through programs like the Binghamton Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it simply expresses legislative recognition and directs a copy to the Institute. As a commemorative resolution, it does not affect any laws or directly impact constituents.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (S.737) formally commends Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its Annual Delta Day event at the New York State Capitol on May 13, 2025. It recognizes the sorority’s 112-year history of community service, including its focus on education, civil rights, and policy advocacy through its Five-Point Program. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation and directs that a copy be sent to the sorority. The action was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.

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.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 594) congratulating Carman Bogle for her decade-long service as Mayor of Cambridge, New York, concluding April 7, 2025. It formally recognizes her public service achievements, including leading pandemic response, police reform, infrastructure projects, and community initiatives. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it is purely an expression of appreciation with no binding provisions. It was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 753) symbolically recognizes a planned event celebrating the Dominican community's cultural contributions in Albany on April 9, 2025. It acknowledges the event hosted by the state legislature's Dominican Delegation, which aims to empower the community, strengthen civic engagement, and honor the Dominican diaspora's role in New York. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or directly affect any individuals or policies - it simply directs the legislature to pause its work to honor this cultural celebration.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 738) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim May 6, 2025, as "Queens Day" in New York State. It honors Queens' cultural diversity, history, and economic contributions as a symbolic gesture, not a policy change. The resolution was adopted by the Senate and will be sent to the Governor, Queens Borough President, and Queens Chamber of Commerce for consideration. It directly affects no individuals or entities through legal requirements, as it seeks only a ceremonial recognition of Queens' significance.

Requires fashion sellers to carry out environmental due diligence for the portions of their business related to wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags, including wearing apparel, footwear or fashion bags produced as a private label; establishes a fashion remediation fund.

Relates to establishing a remote maternal health services pilot program for Medicaid recipients; provides that such program shall be established during fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 to provide: remote maternal health services to eligible Medicaid recipients, medically necessary remote maternal health services to such eligible recipients for up to 12 months postpartum and payment to healthcare providers who provide remote maternal health services.

Relates to women's health in correctional facilities; establishes a women's health education program; requires HIV and STD testing to be offered to incarcerated individuals; provides pregnant incarcerated individuals with access to prenatal vitamins as well as a specialized diet tailored to pregnancy needs; requires a study and report on women's health in prison.