Directs the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations requiring the New York state public high school athletic association to establish a central committee, an executive committee, and state sport committees.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1098, introduced by Senator Stavisky, formally welcomes the students, teachers, and administrators of the Bronx High School of Science to the New York State Legislative Chambers in Albany on May 28, 2025. It recognizes the school's historic contributions to education, science, and civic leadership, including its global reputation, notable alumni (such as Nobel laureates and industry leaders), and innovative programs like the IDEAS Initiative. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the school's legacy and impact on New York's educational community. The resolution will be presented to the school after adoption, with the legislature pausing its proceedings to honor the visit.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1097 honors 50+ New York State veterans being inducted into the 2025 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes these veterans - selected for combat service or post-military contributions - for their military service and community impact. The resolution directs the Senate to pause its proceedings to honor them and requires sending copies of the resolution to each inductee. This is a ceremonial gesture with no binding effect, solely acknowledging veterans' service.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill), requesting Governor Hochul to proclaim October 9, 2025, as "Sneakers Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or programs. The resolution simply asks the Governor to issue a formal proclamation recognizing this date, aligning with National Sneakers Day. Its purpose is symbolic awareness of sneakers' cultural and historical significance, not policy change.
Provides secondary bonding authority up to $150,000,000 to the Buffalo fiscal stability authority during the period of July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2029.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends Erie County's existing additional sales and use tax rates through November 30, 2027. It maintains two specific tax rate provisions: a 1% additional rate (previously set to expire in 2025) and a separate 0.75% additional rate (previously set to expire in 2025). The 0.75% rate revenue must be used solely for Erie County purposes without sharing via prior agreements. This directly affects residents and businesses in Erie County paying these taxes. The bill does not create new taxes but extends the current rates' duration.
Relates to requiring certain town and village justices be admitted to practice law in the state; requires town and village justices in a town or village with a high arraignment volume be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office; provides the determination of a town or village with a high arraignment volume shall be made by the office of court administration in consultation with the division of criminal justice services.
Relates to the calculation of the homestead exemption amount; relates to the indexing of the homestead exemption for housing value changes; increases the amount of the motor vehicle exemption; limits the homestead exemption available to bankruptcy debtors to one exemption per household; increases the motor vehicle exemption available in bankruptcy proceedings.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a maximum caseload standard for preventative case planning services caseworkers. It mandates the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to create regulations setting the maximum caseload at twelve families per full-time caseworker per month. To support compliance, the bill increases state reimbursement for these specific preventative case planning services from 65% to 100% for local social services districts, provided they maintain their existing spending levels. This legislation directly affects preventative services caseworkers, local social services districts, and the families receiving these services.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1016 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025 as Dairy Month in the State of New York. This resolution aims to acknowledge the significant contributions of the dairy industry and New York's dairy farmers to the state's economy and agriculture.
