Sen. Rob Ortt

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Niagara to sell specific parkland parcels to David Gaines at fair market value. It directly affects Niagara Town's parkland holdings and David Gaines as the buyer. The key requirement is that the town must dedicate funds equal to the parkland's value toward acquiring new parkland or improving existing recreational facilities, ensuring equivalent public access is maintained.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the existing authorization allowing rifle hunting of big game in Niagara County until October 1, 2028. It amends environmental conservation law to set a specific expiration date for this hunting permission, replacing an earlier expiration date. The change directly affects hunters in Niagara County who may continue using rifles for big game hunting under these updated terms.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to classify all waste containing source, byproduct, or special nuclear material as hazardous waste. The legislation removes a previous legal exclusion that had kept certain radioactive materials from being treated as hazardous waste under state regulations. This change directly affects entities responsible for managing and disposing of radioactive waste within the state, requiring them to comply with stricter hazardous waste handling standards. However, the bill includes a provision stating that this classification does not apply where federal law preempts the regulation or cleanup of such materials.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New York State law to add "Salmon Creek in Monroe County" to the official list of inland waterways eligible for waterfront revitalization programs. It directly affects existing state programs that use this definition to allocate resources for improving waterfront areas. The key change is a simple addition to a legal list - no new funding or regulations are created. This allows Salmon Creek in Monroe County to be included in current revitalization efforts without altering program requirements. The bill has been referred to the Environmental Conservation committee for further review.

Maddy summaryS 1181 creates a temporary 11-member task force to examine why New York City disability retirees are excluded from the Variable Supplements Fund (VSF) program, which provides retirement benefit supplements to police and fire retirees. The task force will investigate this eligibility issue, hold public hearings, and issue recommendations within one year. It includes appointments from the governor, legislature leaders, city officials, and representatives of affected retirees. The bill does not change the VSF program directly but mandates a formal review to address longstanding concerns about fairness for disability retirees.

Enacts the "donor-conceived person protection act" to ensure that reproductive tissue banks, licensed by the department of health, collect and verify medical information from any donor it procures reproductive tissue from and to disseminate such information to a recipient before a recipient purchases or otherwise receives such tissue, and to donor-conceived persons, if any, when such persons turn eighteen years of age or earlier upon consent of the recipient parent or guardian; defines terms.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Cardinal Timothy Dolan on the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. It recognizes his long history of service, including his leadership of the Archdiocese of New York and his participation in the recent papal election. The resolution expresses the legislative body's appreciation for his contributions to the community and directs that a copy of the text be sent to him.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that officially designates May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month throughout New York State. It aims to honor the historical contributions of Jewish Americans to the state's culture, civil rights, and economy while acknowledging the ongoing challenges of antisemitism. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a formal declaration to recognize and celebrate Jewish heritage. Once adopted by the legislature, the text is sent to the Governor for official acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and public service of Carl L. Marcellino, a former New York State Senator and community leader from Syosset. The document formally acknowledges his career achievements, including his work as an educator, town clerk, and legislator who championed environmental laws and education funding. It concludes by directing the legislative body to pause its proceedings to mourn his passing and instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to his family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes the 300th anniversary of Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York. It acknowledges the site's historical significance as the oldest continually occupied military site in North America and a National Historic Landmark. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the fort's contributions to education, conservation, and tourism, and it authorizes sending a copy of the document to the Old Fort Niagara Association, Inc.