Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 152 honors John C. Urtz for his 51 years of service as Town Supervisor of Lee, New York, recognizing his leadership in maintaining 44 consecutive years without town taxes and supporting community projects like the town hall, parks, and public safety initiatives. The resolution has no legislative effect - it serves solely as a ceremonial tribute to acknowledge Urtz's contributions to Lee, including his work on the water system improvements and community safety enhancements. It was referred to the Finance Committee on January 10, 2025.

Establishes a state Parkinson's disease registry; directs certain health professionals and general hospitals to report instances of Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonisms to the department of health; directs the department of health to create and manage the Parkinson's disease registry; makes related provisions.

Increases certain penalties for certain crimes relating to criminal possession of a weapon or firearm; relates to the release of information to the public, schools or law enforcement pertaining to youthful and adolescent offenders; establishes the crime of criminal solicitation of a minor in a violent felony; repeals certain provisions relating to disclosure of law enforcement arrest or booking photographs of an individual.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution posthumously commends Kenneth C. Thayer, a World War II veteran and Clinton resident, for receiving the New York State Senate's highest individual honor, the Liberty Medal. The measure recognizes his service as a combat infantryman who received multiple military awards and his later contributions as a retired Air Force employee and author. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Thayer's family to acknowledge his bravery and lifelong dedication to his country and community.

Deems Anthony Varvaro to have died as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duty so as to permit accidental death benefits to be awarded to his beneficiaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the severity of penalties for fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle by reclassifying the offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. It also makes these specific felony charges eligible for bail, allowing defendants to be released pending trial under certain conditions. The legislation applies to individuals charged with unlawfully fleeing an officer in a vehicle, regardless of whether they are charged with other crimes at the same time. By adjusting the legal classification and bail eligibility, the bill changes how these offenses are handled within the criminal justice system.

Prohibits the establishment or enforcement of regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles until the availability of charging infrastructure, and the cost and availability of zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles makes the sale of such vehicles more practicable.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a mandatory licensing system for fiscal intermediaries, which are organizations that manage payments and services for individuals receiving state medical assistance. Effective April 1, 2026, these entities must obtain a license from the state commissioner to operate, with a one-time application fee of $10,000 and a review process that evaluates the applicant's character, competence, and compliance history. The legislation also requires licensed intermediaries to submit detailed annual reports on costs, service areas, and personal assistant employment, while creating a confidential registry to track personal assistants for oversight purposes. Additionally, the bill repeals previous definitions and provisions related to fiscal intermediaries to align the law with these new requirements.

Enacts the "grid resiliency act" relating to the operation of major electric generation facilities, peaker plants, and simple cycle and regenerative combustion turbines, and to tax credits for the purchase and installation of residential auxiliary electric generating equipment and for disruptions in electric or gas service.

Establishes the commission on reopening the Indian Point energy center; relates to definitions of certain terms relating to renewable energy; repeals provisions relating to electric generating facilities; directs the New York state energy research and development authority to conduct a feasibility study on nuclear small modular reactors.