Sen. Patrick Gallivan

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution asks Governor Hochul to designate September 20-26, 2026, as Sheriff's Week in New York. It honors county sheriffs for their roles in maintaining jails, securing courts, and supporting community safety. The resolution has no legal effect beyond requesting a symbolic proclamation recognizing sheriffs' service. It directly affects New York's county sheriffs and the public they serve.

Authorizes Melissa Baker to receive certain service credit under a twenty year retirement plan for service with the village of Blasdell Police Department.

Establishes the USDA construction tax credit for a percentage of the profit on any newly constructed home that is sold to someone qualifying with a USDA mortgage.

Authorizes the town of Eden, county of Erie, to discontinue as parklands and alienate certain lands for the purpose of providing needed resources to the existing parks within such town.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) adopted by the New York State Senate to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It formally commemorates the 41st annual observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in New York on January 19, 2026, recognizing his life, legacy, and contributions to the civil rights movement. The resolution urges the legislature to pause its work to pay tribute to Dr. King's vision of justice, equality, and nonviolence. It directs the resolution to be shared with the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus.

Maddy summaryS 2720 creates a $1,500 state wage tax credit for New York employers who hire eligible workers: New York National Guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters, or EMS personnel. To qualify, employees must have been employed by the business for at least six months. The credit directly reduces the employer's state tax liability for each qualifying employee, with unused portions allowed to carry forward to future tax years. This bill applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2027, and affects businesses employing these public service workers.

Requires electric utility corporations, energy services companies and municipalities to provide an itemized breakdown on all monthly bills detailing infrastructure costs, contributions to the New York Power Authority, and other public utility investments.

Increases the amount of the credit against taxes for long-term care insurance from twenty to forty percent and from one thousand five hundred dollars to two thousand five hundred dollars.

Limits the circumstances under which the case of an adolescent offender may be removed to family court; limits the jurisdiction of family court with respect to certain repeat adolescent offenders.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1337 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 14, 2026, as Snowmobile Ride Day in New York State, aligning with International Snowmobile Ride Day. The resolution encourages New Yorkers to participate in snowmobiling events, emphasizing the activity's role in promoting winter recreation and supporting the state's economic well-being through tourism and outdoor engagement.