Sen. Siela Bynoe

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, a nonprofit organization founded in 1977 to support African American lawmakers. The bill formally recognizes the group's role in advocating for equity and providing resources to over 700 state legislators representing more than 50 million people. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor the organization's contributions and mandates that a copy of the resolution be sent to the caucus. As a procedural measure, the bill does not alter laws or policies but serves to acknowledge the milestone and the organization's impact on public service.

Maddy summaryThis bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 2025 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the impact of cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease affecting thousands of New Yorkers, and notes the importance of public awareness and early diagnosis. It does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to bring attention to the condition and support for those affected.

Enacts "Vincent Scheppa's law" authorizing, in certain cases, the provision of private duty nursing services to a medical assistance recipient by a relative who is a registered professional nurse.

Requires covered entities report to the department of health regarding certain 340B drug discounts and what percentage of patients benefit from such discounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 8368) requires the New York State Education Commissioner to file, maintain, and keep accessible all decisions and orders from appeals or petitions handled by the commissioner’s office. It mandates that copies of these decisions, authenticated with the commissioner’s seal, are valid as originals, and requires all supporting documents to be retained. The records must be managed according to specific retention and disposal rules outlined in New York’s arts and cultural affairs law (section 57.05). This procedural change directly affects the Education Department’s administrative processes for handling education-related appeals.

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators, including parent companies or subsidiaries thereof, from being eligible to receive the excelsior jobs program credit.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to offer the funeral director licensing examination as a remote option using secure proctoring technology. It allows the Department of Health to administer the test online with identity verification and video monitoring, provided the security standards match those of in-person testing. The legislation ensures that in-person exam options will remain available and does not require the elimination of existing testing methods. If passed, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2027, aiming to make professional licensure more accessible while maintaining exam integrity.

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; provides such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered professional nurses and certified nurse practitioners who are in a masters or doctoral program and agree to teach nursing for one year for each year such incentive is awarded.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2043 formally congratulates 52 individuals who have been named the 2026 New York State Senate Women of Distinction. This ceremonial resolution recognizes these women for their professional achievements and personal contributions to their communities. The Senate will send copies of the resolution to each honoree as a gesture of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or change existing policies, but rather serves to honor these individuals for their impact on New York State.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution congratulates the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team and their coach for winning the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship. The bill formally acknowledges the team's 15-1 season record and their status as back-to-back state champions, highlighting the contributions of the players and their support network. It directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the team members, the head coach, and the athletic director as an official commendation. No new laws or funding are created; the measure serves solely as a ceremonial recognition of the team's athletic achievement.