Sen. Kevin Thomas

Co-sponsor J 2377

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 24, 2024, as Long Island Sound Day in the State of New York

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 24, 2024, as Long Island Sound Day. The resolution highlights the ecological importance and economic value of the Long Island Sound, noting its diverse wildlife and significant role in recreation and commerce. By adopting this measure, the state legislature formally acknowledges the region's natural resources and joins Connecticut in celebrating the area. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but serves to honor the sound through a ceremonial proclamation.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5884

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires certain candidates to file a statement attesting to the veracity of statements regarding the candidate's educational history, and service, employment and residency record

Requires certain candidates to file a statement attesting to the veracity of statements regarding the candidate's educational history, and service, employment and residency record; provides for the filing of amended statements; provides penalties.

In committee May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2432

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Congratulating the members of the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Teams upon the occasion of winning first place in New York State for their outstanding solutions to their respective problems

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind teams for winning first place in New York State. It recognizes the achievements of the student teams and their coaches, acknowledging their success in a competition that fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. The resolution directs that copies of the document be sent to the coaches and team members to honor their accomplishments.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor J 2413

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Fania Records

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of Fania Records, a historic New York-based label founded in 1964 that pioneered salsa music and launched the careers of many Latin music legends. The bill formally recognizes the label's cultural impact and its role in telling the story of American immigration through music, noting that three of its recordings are already listed in the National Recording Registry. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the label's members and resolves to send a copy of the resolution to Fania Records.

Passed May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 99

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Relates to granting employees access to personnel records

Grants employees access to personnel records; requires notice of negative information in such records and an opportunity for a review; permits employee to include certain information in personnel records.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 774

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes the "earned time act"

Establishes the "earned time act" providing for time allowances against the term or maximum term of sentences imposed by the court to be credited on an annual pro rata basis.

In committee May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 6179

In committee · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays

Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as school holidays, with dates established by religious law and tradition.

In committee May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 6244

Passed · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Authorizes the town of Hempstead to transfer ownership of certain parkland to the village of Freeport

Authorizes the town of Hempstead to transfer ownership of certain parkland constituting the town marina to the village of Freeport.

Passed May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 5618

In committee · New York Senate · Lead sponsor

Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase

Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.

In committee May 7, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor J 2257

Passed · New York Senate · Co-sponsor

Celebrating March 26, 2024, as Bangladesh Day and commemorating the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track