Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution directs Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 2026 as Women's History Month in New York State. The bill asks the governor to recognize and honor the historical contributions of women across various fields including politics, education, medicine, civil rights, and business. It highlights specific New York women who have made significant impacts, from early suffrage leaders to modern public servants and athletes. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1674 requests Governor Hochul to proclaim March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in New York. It aims to raise public awareness about conditions like hemophilia and Von Willebrand disease, which affect over 1 in 100 New Yorkers and require early diagnosis and ongoing treatment. The resolution is symbolic - seeking only a state proclamation to promote understanding, not creating new laws or services. It does not directly affect specific individuals or alter healthcare policies. This is a commemorative measure, not a substantive legislative change.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1669) formally honors firefighter Justin Ryan for 25 years of service with Port Washington Fire Department's Engine Company No. 1. It recognizes his career milestones - including roles as Ground Zero responder, Captain, and Nassau County Bronze Medal recipient - and acknowledges his dedication during emergencies. The resolution directs the legislature to pause proceedings to honor him at a scheduled April 11, 2026, dinner event and provides a copy of the resolution to Ryan. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to recognize his service.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1664) honors Jonathan A. Dandes, president of Rich Baseball Operations and a Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, who died on February 22, 2026. It memorializes his 40+ years of service to the Buffalo Bisons, Sahlen Field, and Western New York community through roles including executive vice president of Rich Entertainment Group and director of the National Kidney Foundation. The resolution directs the legislature to "pause in its deliberations to mourn" his passing and transmit a copy to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create policy changes or affect any legislation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1639) formally recognizes Spectrum Design's 15th anniversary as a business supporting neurodiverse employment. It highlights the organization's growth since 2011 - from a pilot program for autistic teens to employing 77 neurodiverse workers, generating $7 million in revenue, and expanding into related ventures like Spectrum Suds and Spectrum Bakes. The resolution commemorates its community impact, including pandemic-era support services and its Sustainable Green Printing Partnership certification. As a symbolic gesture, it directs the legislature to send a copy of the resolution to Spectrum Design but does not create new laws or allocate funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), formally recognizing Holi as an ancient Hindu Spring Festival. It acknowledges Holi's cultural significance - celebrating fertility, love, the triumph of good over evil, and the arrival of spring - without creating any new policies or affecting anyone's rights or obligations. The resolution simply directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to observe the festival, with no binding requirements for citizens or government action. It was adopted by the legislature on March 5, 2026, as a symbolic gesture honoring cultural diversity.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1680) designates March 10, 2026, as "Bronx Day" to honor the borough's history and cultural significance. It directs the New York State Legislature to pause its proceedings on that date to recognize the Bronx's contributions, including its role as the birthplace of hip-hop, historical sites, and diverse communities. The resolution will be transmitted to the Bronx Borough President and Bronx Chamber of Commerce. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding policy impact or direct effect on residents or programs.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1681) congratulating the Potsdam Central High School Girls Hockey Team for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Girls Hockey Championship. It formally recognizes the team's 17-3-2 season record, their 3-2 championship victory over Adirondack United, and their status as the school's first girls hockey champions in over a decade. The resolution specifically names all 25 players and coaches (including Head Coach Joe Stark and Assistant Coaches Lindsay LaSala and Olivia Scott) and directs that engrossed copies be sent to them. As a symbolic gesture with no policy impact, it does not create new laws or affect any regulations.

Enacts the climate resilient New York act; establishes the office of resilience and a resilience task force to assess and identify climate related threats and develop a statewide resilience plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes Fran and Morris Gad as recipients of the Dor L'Dor Award from the North Shore Hebrew Academy. The resolution honors their long-term contributions to the community, including their roles as financial secretary and treasurer for the academy's boards, their participation in parent organizations, and their support in establishing the high school. It directs the legislative body to pause its proceedings to acknowledge their achievements and authorizes sending a copy of the resolution to the Gad family. This is a ceremonial measure with no impact on laws, funding, or public policy.