Enacts "Tucker's law"; removes the provision that provides that any term of imprisonment for a violation of aggravated cruelty to animals may not exceed two years.
Requires that the state fund any program which imposes a mandate upon municipal corporations or school districts; establishes criteria for any exemption from such law if such mandate is ordered by the judiciary, pursuant to an executive order or requested by the locality; establishes the New York state mandate review council.
Permits the principal of any high school to allow any local fire department, upon request, to enter the school for the purpose of fire department junior recruitment, including, but not limited to: making presentations; disseminating literature; and answering questions by students.
Expands approval power for actions taken at meetings of the New York state energy research and development authority to include the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly.
Relates to the completion of training requirements for sheriffs and undersheriffs; directs the municipal police training council to promulgate rules and regulations relating to qualification for municipal police forces for persons who were previously sworn members of the state police and to provide certificates to such persons who meet such qualifications.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors the memory of Salvador Vizcarrondo Jr., a community leader from Endicott, New York, who passed away in October 2025. The bill formally acknowledges his lifelong dedication to education and youth development, particularly his long service with the Upward Bound program at Binghamton University. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its proceedings to express condolences and transmits a copy of the tribute to Vizcarrondo's family.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors 33 veterans who received the Purple Heart and are buried at the New York State Veterans Cemetery-Finger Lakes. It formally recognizes their service and sacrifice, particularly in connection with a special ceremony scheduled for May 25, 2026. The resolution directs that copies be sent to the cemetery's volunteer organization and the families of the honored veterans.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes the New York State 4-H organization for hosting its 91st Annual Capital Days event in Albany from May 17 to 19, 2026. The bill does not create new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as a ceremonial gesture to honor the program's nearly century-long history of teaching youth leadership and civic skills. By adopting this resolution, the legislature expresses its appreciation for the volunteers and staff who support the event, which brings young people from across the state to learn about government and community service.
Maddy summaryThis bill officially recognizes May 2, 2026, as "I Love My Park Day" throughout New York State. It encourages residents to participate in volunteer cleanup and restoration events at public parks and beaches on that date. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of an existing community stewardship program rather than creating new legal requirements.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Dr. Kenneth Padgett for his over 70 years of service to the Finger Lakes region, recognizing his military history and long career in chiropractic medicine. The document acknowledges his leadership roles, including serving as president of the New York Chiropractic College and various national professional associations, as well as his receipt of numerous awards for distinguished service. The bill does not change any laws or allocate funds; instead, it formally pauses legislative proceedings to recognize Dr. Padgett's contributions and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him.
