Sen. George Borrello

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate Resolution (J 1266), not a legislative bill, commemorating the passing of Charles James Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. The resolution formally mourns Kirk's death - resulting from an assassination during a public debate at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 - and extends condolences to his family. It acknowledges his work founding Turning Point USA (which grew to 800+ college chapters) and promoting peaceful civic engagement. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute.

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the City of Batavia to sell a specific 1.58-acre parcel of parkland for two purposes: creating a free municipal parking lot and preserving the historic Brisbane mansion for residential or hotel use. The city must dedicate funds equal to the parkland's fair market value toward acquiring new parkland or improving existing parks to offset the loss. The legislation applies specifically to Batavia residents and city officials managing local parks. It was enacted after passing both legislative chambers and being signed into law in August 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Cattaraugus County's existing authority to impose an additional mortgage recording tax, moving its expiration date from December 1, 2025, to December 1, 2027. It directly affects Cattaraugus County by allowing the county to continue collecting this specific tax on property transactions beyond the original deadline. The key change is a simple date extension in the law, with no new tax rates or eligibility rules added. The bill was enacted on August 7, 2025, as Chapter 297.

Extends the authorization of the county of Genesee to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property until November 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Chautauqua County's authority to impose an additional 1% sales and use tax until November 30, 2027. It directly affects residents and businesses in Chautauqua County who pay sales taxes, as the county will continue collecting this tax during the extended period. The bill specifies that 3/20th of the tax revenue must be allocated to local municipalities based on population, while the remainder funds county Medicaid expenses, road projects, capital improvements, and debt repayment. This is a procedural extension of an existing tax authorization, not a new tax.

Extends the expiration of the provisions authorizing the county of Cattaraugus to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes until November 30, 2027.

Extends the authorization for the allocation of revenue from the hotel and motel taxes in Chautauqua county; extends the authorization for such taxes.

Extends the expiration of the authorization to the county of Wyoming to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax from November 30, 2025 to November 30, 2027.

Extends the expiration of the authorization to the county of Genesee to impose an additional one percent sales and compensating use tax from 11/30/2025 to 11/30/2027.