Sen. Lea Webb

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 66th anniversary of Senegalese Independence on April 4, 2026, by formally recognizing the historical significance of the date and honoring the Senegalese-American community in New York. The bill directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge this event and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Association of Senegalese in America. It serves as a symbolic gesture to celebrate Senegal's history and the contributions of its diaspora without altering any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Cornell Morris, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and licensed clinical social worker, for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. The resolution recognizes Morris's 25 years of military service, including deployments to Korea, Iraq, and support for disaster relief efforts, as well as his ongoing work supporting veterans and their families. The key provision is a formal acknowledgment of Morris's heroic and humanitarian contributions, with a copy of the resolution to be sent to him. This is a ceremonial measure that honors an individual's service rather than creating new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Rebecca Boyer for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest individual honor awarded by the New York State Senate. The resolution recognizes her heroic actions on December 30, 2025, when she saved a man's life by providing emergency assistance during a heart attack outside her McGraw, New York pizzeria. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of her compassion and decisive response in a life-threatening situation, with a copy of the resolution to be sent to her. This procedural measure does not create new laws or policies but instead honors an individual's demonstrated courage and humanitarian efforts.

Establishes scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal to ensure all vehicular traffic is stopped while pedestrians are crossing in the same intersection.

Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce noise pollution by promoting the adoption of quieter, zero-emission landscaping equipment; provides for rebates at the point of sale for applicants purchasing or leasing certain equipment; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Maddy summaryS 3276 changes New York State's highway law to make the state liable for damages caused by potholes or other defects on state highways, but only if the state received actual or constructive notice of the problem. It removes a previous seasonal exception (previously limiting liability between May 1 and November 15) and clarifies that the state remains liable for defects in maintained highway sections where notice was given. The bill does not apply to defects in bridges the state doesn't control or to damages occurring outside the state's maintained highway sections. This directly affects drivers or property owners injured by unaddressed potholes on state roads after the state was notified of the hazard.

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.

Establishes a duty to inform certain patients about the risks associated with cesarean section for patients undergoing a planned or unplanned primary cesarean section.

Eliminates provisions exempting employees with disabilities from the minimum wage law; provides that laws or minimum wage orders that authorize an employer to pay a wage that is less than the minimum wage are valid provided that under such laws or orders an employee with a disability is paid the same wage as an employee in a comparable position that does not have a disability.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month in New York State. The resolution highlights the historical contributions and cultural significance of Arab Americans within the state, noting that New York is home to over 300,000 individuals from diverse Arab backgrounds. By directing copies of the resolution to the governor and several advocacy organizations, the measure seeks to raise public awareness and promote recognition of this community's heritage.