Requires certain labeling to be used to indicate the safety dates and quality dates of food products; requires the department of agriculture and markets to educate consumers about such provisions.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Senator Michael N. Gianaris as he receives the President Pro Tempore and Senate Majority Leader's Legislative Legacy Award. The bill formally recognizes his decades of public service, highlighting his legislative achievements in areas such as tenant rights, criminal justice reform, and election access. It expresses the Senate's gratitude for his contributions and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him as a token of appreciation.
Requires all state entities, including local governments, to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised; defines "cybersecurity incident".
Maddy summaryNew York's S 1157 establishes a state-run savings program to help first-time homebuyers save for purchasing their first primary residence in New York. The program creates tax-advantaged savings accounts managed by the state comptroller, allowing eligible residents to contribute funds that qualify for state income tax benefits under Section 612 of the tax law. To qualify, applicants must have no prior ownership of any home (including mobile homes claimed as personal property on tax returns) and must use funds exclusively for buying or building a home in New York to be used as their primary residence for at least two years. The bill outlines specific account rules, defines "first-time homebuyer," and specifies allowable expenses like purchase costs for houses, condos, or cooperative units within the state.
Requires law enforcement officers to conduct a lethality assessment as part of the standardized domestic incident report form when responding to incidents of domestic violence.
Directs the department of motor vehicles to develop a plan to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles, by county, in New York state outside of the city of New York; defines accessibility; requires a report to identify any existing local guidelines for accessible vehicles; directs development of benchmarks for increasing wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Brinley Davis of Garden City, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award, the organization's highest honor. The resolution recognizes her completion of a rigorous project titled "The History of Matinecock Meeting," which involved community service and leadership development. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to acknowledge her achievement and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to Davis as an official commendation.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Isabella Fuertes of Garden City, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' highest distinction, the Gold Award. The bill formally congratulates her and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to her as a record of this achievement. It recognizes her specific project, titled "The Cries of the Golden Land," as an example of the rigorous service and leadership required for this award. The measure does not alter any laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the legislative body.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors Kayla Setiadi, a Girl Scout from Garden City, New York, for earning the Gold Award, the organization's highest distinction. The measure formally recognizes her specific project on financial literacy and celebrates her years of dedication to Scouting ideals. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body pauses its work to acknowledge her achievement and sends a copy of the document to her. This action serves as a public commendation rather than establishing new laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Isabelle Komorowski of Garden City, New York, for earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award, the organization's highest honor. The resolution recognizes her achievement for completing a rigorous project called 'New Ground Inc.' that involved service, leadership development, and community impact. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to honor her accomplishment and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to her as a formal commendation.
