Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Ethan P. Lam on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The resolution recognizes his achievement, which was earned through years of dedication and a completed community service project, and notes that he is a member of Great Neck Scout Troop 10. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to honor this accomplishment and specifies that a copy of the resolution will be sent to Ethan P. Lam. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a personal milestone.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates Nadeem A. Hye on earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The resolution recognizes his achievement, which was completed on June 20, 2026, and notes his membership in Great Neck Scout Troop 10. It directs the legislative body to pause briefly to honor this accomplishment and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to Hye. The measure does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of an individual's personal achievement.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commemorates the 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire on March 25, 2026. It recognizes the 146 garment workers who died in the 1911 tragedy and honors their legacy by acknowledging the continued efforts of labor unions in protecting workers' rights. The resolution also highlights the historical impact of the fire, which led to significant labor law reforms and the advancement of immigrant rights in New York State.

Maddy summaryThis bill would reduce taxable income for individuals by excluding overtime pay from federal adjusted gross income. Specifically, it creates a new tax provision allowing workers to subtract wages earned for hours beyond their normal schedule (defined as "overtime compensation") from their taxable income. The change would apply to all taxpayers earning overtime pay, effectively lowering their federal income tax liability for that income. The provision would take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis posthumously after he received the Congressional Medal of Honor and was inducted into the Hall of Heroes. The resolution acknowledges Ollis's sacrifice during a 2013 Taliban attack in Afghanistan, where he shielded an allied officer and saved over 40 personnel. It recognizes the Medal of Honor ceremony held at the White House and Ollis's induction at the Pentagon, noting that his name is now inscribed on the Medal of Honor Garden Wall. The resolution concludes by directing a copy of the document to Ollis's family.

Provides that the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" shall be the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide; directs the commissioner of general services to establish a protocol for the flying of such flag.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 8461) requires that uncommitted funds in New York's Climate Investment Account - collected by utilities through customer bills under the "bill-as-you-go" system - be automatically returned to ratepayers at the end of each fiscal year. It directly affects utility customers who paid these funds, ensuring unused money is credited back to their accounts instead of remaining in the state fund. The key provision amends state law to mandate this refund, specifying that funds not allocated for climate programs by year-end must be credited to ratepayer accounts. The bill does not change how funds are used for climate initiatives but clarifies the process for returning unused amounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for theft and fraud targeting individuals aged 60 or older, classifying these crimes as Class B felonies. It directly affects elderly victims (60+) and perpetrators of such offenses, including common scams like identity theft or fake tech support calls. The law creates two new criminal provisions: Section 165.80 for theft against elderly persons and Section 190.91 for fraud against elderly persons, both elevating penalties from lesser offenses. This change reflects legislative intent to address a 14% rise in elder fraud complaints (2023) and $77.7 billion in global fraud linked to elderly victims annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3245) updates how New York local governments and school districts calculate payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) for tax-exempt properties. It requires the Commissioner of Taxation to compute an annual "quantity change factor" showing percentage shifts in taxable property values between specific assessment rolls. This factor must include changes in value for properties under PILT agreements, ensuring these adjustments directly impact local tax revenue calculations. The bill affects municipalities and school districts receiving PILT payments by standardizing how property value changes are factored into their funding.

Enacts the "veterinary care of retired law enforcement and fire service canines act" to provide reimbursement for certain veterinary costs to owners of retired service canines which had served in law enforcement agencies and fire departments.