Sen. Jack Martins

Enacts the "pediatric palliative care act" to establish pediatric palliative care centers to provide palliative care to individuals who are under twenty-one years of age, have been diagnosed with a chronic, complex, life-threatening illness that is expected to shorten their life expectancy, and is not expected to survive past twenty-one years of age.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution honors Peter Ganzenmuller for 60 years of service with the Sea Cliff Fire Department. It formally recognizes his dedication at a scheduled event on April 24, 2026, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to him. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute from the legislature with no policy changes or financial impact. It directly affects Peter Ganzenmuller as the recipient of this formal acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that formally recognizes the Plainview-Old Bethpage PTA Council for hosting its annual Founders' Day Dinner and Award Celebration on March 30, 2026. It commends the PTA Council and specifically honors 18 individuals (including parents, educators, and community members) for their service to schools and community engagement in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) honoring Philip Grella for 65 years of service with the Sea Cliff Fire Department. It formally recognizes his dedication and commitment through a resolution adopted by the legislature, with a copy to be presented to him. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, programs, or individuals beyond this symbolic tribute. It serves solely as a formal expression of appreciation for his service.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1603) memorializes Governor Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as "Workplace Violence Prevention Month" in New York State. It does not create new laws but requests the Governor issue a proclamation to raise public awareness about preventing workplace violence, particularly highlighting healthcare workers' elevated risk (five times higher than other industries). The resolution references April as the nationally recognized Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month and directs copies to the Governor and medical associations. It is a ceremonial measure focused on awareness, not policy change.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate April 6, 2026, as Tartan Day in New York State, recognizing Scottish heritage and contributions. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups, but formally asks the Governor to acknowledge Scottish-American cultural ties through a ceremonial proclamation. The resolution highlights historical connections between Scotland and New York, including Scottish roots of many early American leaders and cultural traditions like tartan. As a non-binding memorial resolution, it has no direct policy impact beyond the symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (S 1633) asks Governor Hochul to designate February 23, 2026, as "Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally requests the Governor issue a proclamation to recognize the day. The resolution highlights statistics on domestic violence prevalence across diverse communities and the state's high demand for related services. It is a symbolic action intended to raise public awareness, not a policy measure with direct implementation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (S 1594) congratulating Abigail Luk for achieving the Eagle Scout rank - the highest honor in Scouting. It formally recognizes her completion of required Scouting milestones, including a community service project creating sensory boards for children with special needs at the Variety Child Learning Center. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses legislative acknowledgment of her accomplishment. It was adopted by the Senate on February 25, 2026, and will be presented to her as a formal honor.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1592), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Bryanna Hoang for earning the Eagle Scout rank - the highest achievement in Scouting - specifically recognizing her community project at West Hills County Park. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes; it merely expresses legislative recognition through a formal statement and sends a copy to Hoang. It directly affects only Bryanna Hoang, celebrating her personal accomplishment.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a bill) honoring the Mineola Junior Fire Department for hosting its 29th Annual Pasta Dinner on March 8, 2026. The resolution recognizes the department's 50th anniversary, community service programs (like Operation Santa and snow removal), and international partnerships, including exchanges with German and Japanese fire departments. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply expresses legislative support by sending a formal copy to the department.