Sen. Jack Martins

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally commemorates East Williston's 100th anniversary in 2026, recognizing its historical roots dating to 1663 and incorporation in 1926. It acknowledges the village's evolution from "The North Side" to its current identity and celebrates its community character. The resolution directs the legislature to formally honor the anniversary and transmits a copy to East Williston officials. It has no policy impact or financial implications, serving solely as a ceremonial recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate May 28, 2026, as "Taiwan Heritage Day" in New York State. It cites New York's economic ties with Taiwan (including $158.60 billion in trade in 2024), cultural organizations, and shared values as context for the symbolic recognition. The resolution does not create new laws, affect policies, or impose obligations - it is purely a commemorative request. Copies would be sent to the Governor, Taiwan's president, and Taiwan's New York representative.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1477 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a proclamation designating April 2, 2026, as Autism Awareness Day in New York State, aligning with World Autism Awareness Day. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or impose requirements on any entity. Instead, it aims to promote public awareness about autism spectrum disorder through a state-level recognition effort. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026, and will be transmitted to the Governor for consideration.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1489) is a symbolic gesture to commemorate the 182nd anniversary of the Dominican Republic's independence, to be celebrated on February 27, 2026. It honors the historical significance of the Dominican Republic's independence on February 27, 1844, and recognizes the contributions of over one million Dominican residents and Dominican Americans in New York State. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply requests the New York State Legislature pause to acknowledge this anniversary and direct copies to Dominican organizations. As a ceremonial resolution, it focuses on cultural recognition rather than legislative action.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1493 commemorates the 45th anniversary of Dorothy Day's death, honoring her legacy as a Catholic lay leader, journalist, and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. The resolution formally recognizes her lifelong work in social justice, pacifism, and service to the poor, particularly her ties to Staten Island. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the Staten Island Catholic Worker and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in New Brighton, where Day is interred and where her legacy is actively preserved. This is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect or direct impact on individuals or policies.

Prevents public employers from diminishing health insurance benefits provided to retirees and their dependents or the contributions such employer makes for such health insurance coverage below the level of such benefits or contributions made on behalf of such retirees and their dependents by such public employer.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1417) formally honors Arnav Pemmaraju, a Great Neck South High School senior, for being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. The resolution recognizes his award-winning research in computational biology and acknowledges the Regeneron Science Talent Search as a prestigious national competition for high school researchers. It serves solely as a ceremonial commendation by the legislature, with no new policy or funding created, and includes a copy of the resolution to be sent to Mr. Pemmaraju. The resolution highlights his achievement as an inspiration to students in New York State.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1418) honoring Kian Soleymani, a Great Neck High School senior, for being named a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. The resolution recognizes his innovative research project on an AI tool for early cognitive decline detection, which earned him one of the nation's most prestigious high school science awards. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new policy or allocate funds but formally commends his achievement and includes sending a copy of the resolution to him. The bill directly affects Kian Soleymani, his school, and his mentors, celebrating his academic excellence and contribution to science education.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (J 1392) asks Governor Hochul to designate April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in New York State. It aims to raise public awareness about the severe racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, where Black women in New York face significantly higher risks of pregnancy-related death and complications compared to white women. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but serves as a symbolic recognition of these health inequities and supports community efforts led by Black women's health organizations. It aligns with the national Black Mamas Matter Alliance's campaign to highlight preventable maternal health challenges.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to officially recognize April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" across New York State. It commemorates a global awareness movement started in 1999 to protest the blaming of sexual assault victims for their clothing, and aims to support ongoing education about sexual violence. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but requests a ceremonial proclamation to honor this annual observance. It specifically references Denim Day's role in raising awareness about sexual assault, particularly for vulnerable groups like youth and LGBTQ individuals.