Sen. April Baskin

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 2102 formally recognizes the 50th anniversary of InterFaith Works of Central New York, an organization based in Syracuse. The bill does not change any laws or policies but instead serves as a ceremonial tribute to the group's five decades of service in refugee resettlement, interfaith dialogue, and community support. It directs the state legislature to pause its proceedings to honor the organization and requires sending a copy of the resolution to InterFaith Works.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life of Ronald F. Lipton, a community leader and public servant who passed away in January 2026. The bill formally acknowledges his contributions to civic engagement, public service, and local governance throughout his life. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Lipton and sends a copy of the resolution to his family.

Repeals managed long term care provisions for Medicaid recipients; establishes provisions for fully integrated plans for long term care including PACE and MAP plans.

Relates to youth programs sponsored by fire departments; provides that participants may respond to an emergency or hazardous activity, but shall remain in an appropriate and safe designated area that has been established by the chief or officer in charge; provides such participants cannot respond to an emergency on a vehicle using lights and/or sirens; provides such participants may not enter a burning structure; protects volunteer fire departments and fire companies from certain criminal and civil liability potentially arising from the operation of a youth program.

Expands the health department's review of correctional health services by including a biennial study of health care staffing at facilities operated by the department of corrections and community supervision.

Authorizes certain persons confined in institutions operated by the department of corrections and community supervision to apply for a sentence reduction.

Amends procedures required for the custodial interrogation of children to provide additional protections and for taking juveniles and sixteen and seventeen year olds into custody.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants retroactive retirement membership with Tier IV status to Ronald Schultz, an employee of the Erie County Water Authority who previously worked for the Erie County Sewer Authority in 2002. Schultz, who missed joining the retirement system due to reasons not caused by his own negligence, must file a written request with the state comptroller within one year of the bill's effective date to receive this status. The legislation ensures that any contributions Schultz has already made will not be refunded and assigns the cost of implementing these changes to Erie County.

Establishes the small business energy conservation ombudsman program to represent small businesses on issues relating to state energy policy and the goals of the climate leadership and community protection act.

Maddy summarySenate Bill S 6012 authorizes local municipalities, specifically counties outside of New York City, to establish or expand tourism improvement districts. These districts enable the promotion and enhancement of tourism through various services and improvements. Within these districts, lodging facilities like hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts may be subject to special assessments. These assessments fund the district's activities and are levied based on the estimated benefit to the businesses within the district, while also ensuring the protection of public employee rights and collective bargaining agreements.