Sen. Pam Helming

Maddy summaryThis bill allows retired New York state teacher Jeffrey Alva Beall to receive retroactive credit for his military service in the state teachers' retirement system. To qualify, Beall must pay a fee calculated based on his years of active duty in the U.S. Army and his salary from the final year before retiring. The legislation applies immediately and specifically affects only this individual by granting him an exception to standard retirement rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs state parks to support farmers' markets by sharing information about their locations and schedules online. It also requires the parks office to look for ways to add these markets to more park sites and to work with other state agencies like the Department of Agriculture. The law allows these markets to operate as long as they do not damage the natural environment or the park's integrity.

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 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution honoring the memory of Alfred Robert Mosiello, Jr., a police officer who passed away in May 2024. It formally records the Legislative Body's condolences and pauses its proceedings to mourn his death. The document details his life as a family man, law enforcement officer, and community member, and directs a copy of the resolution to his family.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 100th birthday of Dorothy Bolden, honoring her lifelong advocacy for domestic workers. The bill recognizes her role in founding the National Domestic Workers Union of America and her influence on the creation of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. It formally acknowledges her legacy by pausing legislative proceedings to celebrate her contributions and sending a copy of the resolution to the New York chapter of the organization.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally acknowledges the death of Judge Langston McKinney, a Syracuse City Court judge and U.S. veteran. The text honors his life by detailing his career as a lawyer, his military service, and his judicial work, which included establishing a community treatment court for nonviolent defendants. It also notes his legacy through the naming of McKinney Manor in his honor. The resolution concludes by directing a copy of the document to McKinney's family.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the fees for lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses for New York residents who are honorably discharged disabled veterans. Specifically, it waives the cost for eligible veterans with a service-connected disability of 40 percent or more, provided they received a discharge other than bad conduct or dishonorable. The law also extends this fee waiver to discharged LGBTQ veterans who meet the same disability and discharge criteria. By removing these financial barriers, the legislation directly affects disabled veterans and their families, allowing them to access outdoor recreational privileges without paying the standard lifetime license fees.

Enacts the online revenues and expenditures transparency act to provide for the development of a single, searchable budget database website accessible to the public, at no cost.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the role of licensed pharmacists by allowing them to order and administer specific medical tests, including those for COVID-19, influenza, RSV, strep throat, diabetes, hepatitis C, and HIV. Under the new provisions, pharmacists would be recognized as qualified healthcare professionals capable of directing limited-service laboratories for these FDA-authorized tests. The legislation applies to pharmacists operating within the state and requires them to adhere to existing federal waiver standards for clinical laboratory improvements. While the law takes effect immediately, certain sections related to pharmacist authority are set to expire four years after enactment.