Sen. Tom O'Mara

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law) expressing congratulations to the Brooklyn Technical High School Football Team for winning the 2024-25 NYC PSAL 3A Championship on November 29, 2024. It formally recognizes the team's victory over Fort Hamilton Tigers, their 10-1 season record, and their coaches and managers. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely to honor the team's achievement through a formal legislative expression of support. It directly affects the players, coaches (Brian Pugh and Kyle Council), and managers named in the resolution.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 28, 2025, as Rare Disease Day in New York State. It aims to raise public awareness of rare diseases, which affect approximately 1 in 10 New Yorkers, and aligns with the national observance of Rare Disease Day to highlight ongoing efforts in diagnosis, research, and treatment support. The resolution does not create new laws but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage broader recognition of these conditions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to officially designate April 30, 2025, as "Denim Day" in New York State. It supports an annual awareness event established to combat sexual violence and challenge victim-blaming attitudes - originating from a 1999 Italian court case where a rape victim was blamed for wearing tight jeans. The resolution highlights statistics on sexual violence affecting women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws but formally recognizes a community awareness initiative.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (J 142) asks Governor Hochul to officially designate May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It does not create new laws or policies but formally honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The resolution highlights the sacrifice of over 20,000 U.S. officers since 1791 and seeks to raise public awareness about officer safety. It directly affects the Governor (as the recipient of the request) and New York residents, who would observe the designated week. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not impose any legal requirements.

Establishes the rural suicide prevention council to identify barriers to mental health and substance use treatment and prevention services and other policies, practices, resources, services, and potential legislation that aim to reduce death by suicide and suicide attempts and acknowledge the demographic and cultural differences in rural communities; makes related provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Steuben County Sheriff's Department to enroll Deputy Sheriff Erica M. McCoy in an optional twenty-five year retirement plan she missed due to administrative error. The legislation authorizes the county to file a resolution with the state comptroller confirming that her failure to apply was not caused by her own negligence. Once approved, McCoy can elect to join the plan and receive its full benefits, with the county responsible for covering any associated past service costs over a five-year period.

Enacts the "Seneca county water and sewer authority act"; establishes the Seneca county water and sewer authority district and the Seneca county water and sewer authority.

Provides for medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates uniformed marine patrol officers in Seneca County as peace officers, granting them the legal authority to enforce state laws within the county. The change allows these officers, who are appointed by the county sheriff, to perform duties typically associated with peace officers under the Criminal Procedure Law. The legislation includes a specific provision that permits these officers to carry firearms only if they hold the appropriate license or when they are actively on duty.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of a residential-commercial property tax exemption program to September 23, 2027. The program allows property owners in specific counties to qualify for tax reductions when they convert residential buildings into commercial spaces. By amending the existing real property tax law, the legislation ensures that these tax benefits remain available for a longer period. The change applies directly to property owners in the participating counties who utilize the exemption.