Extends the authority of Oneida county to impose additional rates of sales and compensating use taxes and to allocate and distribute a portion of net collections from such additional rates.
Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions authorizing the county of Madison to impose an additional mortgage recording tax until December 1, 2027.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends Madison County's existing authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax for two years, from June 1, 2024, through November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Madison County by allowing the county to collect this additional tax on top of the existing 3% rate. The key provision modifies tax law to renew this specific tax authority without altering the rate or duration beyond the specified period. The bill was enacted into law on August 7, 2025, as Chapter 293.
Maddy summaryS 8155 allows the cities of Utica and Rome to impose a 3% occupancy tax on hotel, motel, and bed-and-breakfast stays for guests renting rooms overnight. The tax applies to the daily rental cost of rooms (not long-term stays), collected by property owners and paid to the city. It excludes government entities, non-profits meeting specific criteria, and permanent residents (those staying 90+ consecutive days). All revenue must go to the city’s general fund for municipal services, with local laws limited to two-year terms.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1226) formally commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 2025. It expresses the legislative body's gratitude for Marines' service throughout history and directs a pause in legislative business for the commemoration. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any specific group; it is purely ceremonial, aligning with longstanding traditions of honoring the Marine Corps' founding and ongoing contributions.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1228) formally recognizes the 200th anniversary of Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Rome, Oriskany, Whitestown, and Utica, New York. It honors his historical role as a French military leader who supported American independence and his later tour of the U.S., including stops in these New York communities. The resolution supports planned 2025 commemorative events, such as a square dedication in Utica and historical reenactments. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy effects and directly affects local communities in the designated areas.
Maddy summaryThis resolution commends Jim Clifford, owner and president of Cliff's Local Market and Clifford Fuel Co. Inc., for his induction into the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) Convenience Retail Hall of Fame. It formally recognizes his decades-long service to the convenience store industry, including 18 years on NYACS's board and advocacy for industry policies, as well as his business's 60+ years of community support across Central New York. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding requirements or financial implications.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) that formally recognizes Bertha Lawson for reaching her 100th birthday. It expresses the New York State Senate's appreciation for her life, volunteer work, travels, and family, and directs that a copy be sent to her. The resolution has no legislative effect or impact on laws or regulations.
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 is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1214) honoring Nimey Auto Repair in New Hartford, New York, for its 60th anniversary. It recognizes the business's history since 1965, including three generations of the Nimey family ownership and operation. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply commends the business symbolically and directs a copy to be sent to the auto repair shop.
