Sen. Joe Griffo

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Broome County Office for Aging on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. It recognizes the organization's long history of providing services such as meals, transportation, and assistance to older adults in the county. The resolution highlights the growth of the office's programs since its establishment in 1974 and acknowledges the dedication of its staff and volunteers. No new laws or funding are created by this measure; it serves solely as an official expression of appreciation from the state legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP). It honors the organization's history of providing HIV/AIDS support, healthcare navigation, housing assistance, and opioid overdose prevention services to the Broome County region. The resolution expresses the state's appreciation for STAP's contributions to community health and well-being over the past four decades. No new laws or funding are created; the measure simply directs the legislature to pause and acknowledge the organization's achievements.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Pastor Constance Marie Hulla, a religious leader and community figure from Coney Island who passed away in May 2024. The measure formally recognizes her contributions to her community, her role in promoting peace, and her dedication to serving those in need. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to express condolences to her family and authorizes the transmission of a copy of the resolution to them.

Relates to requiring coverage for volunteer firefighters for full cancer screenings upon entry of service to a fire department or fire company and annually thereafter; provides that the costs of such screenings shall be covered by the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Bosnian American Community Association for organizing the 3rd Annual Srebrenica Walk in Utica, New York, on July 11, 2024. The resolution acknowledges the event's purpose of honoring the more than 8,000 victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide and recognizes the association's work in preserving historical memory. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves as an official statement of appreciation from the state legislature. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the association to acknowledge their efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to prevent public and private construction owners from withholding payment for building materials that have already been delivered, accepted, and meet quality standards. Under the new rules, owners must pay in full for these specific materials, which are defined as those covered by a manufacturer's warranty or graded to industry standards, rather than keeping them back as part of a general progress payment holdback. The legislation also clarifies that contractors cannot use the lack of full payment from an owner as an excuse to delay paying their own subcontractors and suppliers. Additionally, the bill mandates that contractors pay subcontractors within seven days of receiving funds from the owner and imposes interest charges if this deadline is missed.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New York State's environmental conservation laws to exclude certain inland lakes from being classified as freshwater wetlands. Specifically, it exempts navigable inland lakes that cover 150 acres or more from wetland designations, while explicitly excluding the Great Lakes from this rule. The change applies to the state commissioner when they are mapping and defining wetland boundaries. By removing these specific lakes from the wetlands designation, the bill alters how land use regulations apply to large bodies of water within the state.

Clarifies the application of standardized testing requirements to the general education development exam by explicitly including it in the definition of "standardized test" and "test".

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution commemorates the 120th anniversary of St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, recognizing its history since 1904 and its current operations under the Mohawk Valley Health System. The document highlights the college's educational programs, which provide clinical training at new state-of-the-art facilities like Wynn Hospital and partner sites to prepare nursing students for their careers. It formally acknowledges the institution's contributions to healthcare education in New York and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the college.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare June 2024 as Dairy Month in New York. It aims to honor the dairy industry and acknowledge the work of the state's dairy farmers, who are a significant part of New York's agricultural sector. The resolution highlights the economic importance of dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of dairy products for the public.