Sen. Patrick Gallivan

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1345 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Preparedness Month in New York, aligning with National Preparedness Month. The resolution encourages New Yorkers to prepare for emergencies by creating family plans, building emergency kits, and supporting blood donations through the American Red Cross. It does not create new legal requirements but aims to raise public awareness about disaster readiness.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), requesting Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating February 15, 2026, as "School Resource Officer Appreciation Day" in New York State. It honors school resource officers (SROs), who serve as law enforcement officers, mentors, and educators in schools, by aligning with National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. The resolution has no binding effect; it merely asks the Governor to recognize SROs' contributions through a formal proclamation. It does not create new policies or affect any specific laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a binding bill) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim January 25-31, 2026, as "Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week" in New York. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely honors professionals who investigate deaths to determine cause and manner. The resolution recognizes these workers' role in supporting families and communities through death investigations. No specific individuals or groups are directly affected by this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10-16, 2026, as Police Week in New York State, aligning with National Police Week. It honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, referencing historical data on officer fatalities and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it is a ceremonial request to the Governor, not a new law. It directly affects public recognition efforts for law enforcement families and communities.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Officers and Employees Week in New York, honoring the state's approximately 16,178 correctional officers and employees who oversee over 31,329 inmates in state facilities. It aligns with federal recognition of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" established in 1996 and emphasizes the dangerous nature of their work. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to these personnel through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill) commending Brody Kaufman, a 17-year-old New York State resident and volunteer firefighter, for rescuing a kayaker in the Florida Keys on April 22, 2025. The resolution recognizes his heroic actions - using ropes to pull the victim 300-400 yards to safety during an emergency - and formally awards him the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal, the highest honor for humanitarian acts. The resolution will be sent to Kaufman as a formal commendation, with no new laws or policies enacted.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1293 commends Armando and Shayla Gramajo for receiving New York State's Liberty Medal, the Senate's highest honor for individuals. The resolution recognizes their 2024 actions when they intervened to save a woman attacked with a knife in White Plains - Armando (a bus driver and former Guatemalan Army veteran) stopped the attacker, and Shayla (a physician's assistant) provided medical aid using household items until emergency services arrived. This symbolic resolution, passed by the New York State Senate, formally honors their humanitarian act and does not create new laws or affect any policies. It serves as a ceremonial tribute to their spontaneous, life-saving response.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (J 1347) requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Blood Clot Awareness Month in New York State. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to formally recognize this month to raise public awareness about blood clots. The resolution cites statistics on blood clot risks (including being a leading cause of death for new mothers and hospital readmissions) and emphasizes the need for greater awareness. It directly affects New Yorkers by encouraging public health education efforts during this designated month.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1538) adds county probation officers in Nassau County to a list of public safety workers eligible for optional disability coverage. If Nassau County chooses to adopt it, probation officers injured or made ill while performing job duties would receive full salary during recovery and have medical/hospital costs covered by the county - mirroring existing protections for police, firefighters, and other covered roles. The coverage is optional for Nassau County, not mandatory statewide, and prohibits medical providers from billing the officers directly. It does not change current coverage for other counties or public safety workers outside Nassau.

Requires that any rules or regulations related to hydrofluorocarbon substances conform with, and shall not exceed, any applicable rules and regulations set by the United States environmental protection agency.