Memorandum of Opposition Re: A4921-C Paulin / S5107-C Hoylman-Sigal  Relates to surrogacy programs and agreements The above referenced bill makes technical “corrections” to the dangerous and misguided law which legalized paid surrogacy in 2020. Nothing can correct such an inherently horrible public policy as commercial surrogacy. The New York State Catholic Conference opposes this legislation. Legal […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: S8661 Hoylman-Sigal  Relates to the establishment of a statewide supervised visitation initiative The above-referenced legislation would direct the office of children and family services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative. The initiative would include culturally sensitive services and require […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: A6929 McGowan / S7040 Weber Expands the criteria for a hate crime  The above referenced bill expands the criteria for a hate crime to include trespass committed at a house of worship. The New York State Catholic Conference strongly supports this legislation. Current geopolitical events, culture wars and societal divisions have […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: A9670 Dais Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to the establishment of certain water charges for hospitals and charities in New York City The above-referenced bill would extend a reduction in water charges that has long been offered to hospitals and other charitable organizations in New York City. The New […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: S4877 Mayer / A2740 Paulin Reduces the number of days for a state agency to register contracts with not-for-profit organizations to 30; defines registered contracts The above-referenced bill would ensure a timely procurement process for nonprofits by requiring state agencies to register their contracts within 30 days. The New York State […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: S8478-A Chu Increases Library Materials Aid to $11 per pupil with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index  The above referenced bill would increase the current per-pupil state aid rate to $6.25 to $11 beginning in the 2025 school year, with subsequent increases based on the Consumer Price Index. The […]

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Following is a statement from Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, regarding physician-assisted suicide legislation (A-995-B Paulin / S2445-B Hoylman-Sigal) in the state legislature: “There are countless reasons to oppose physician-assisted suicide that have nothing to do with one’s religious beliefs. “For one, the idea itself, while shrouded in warm […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: S8146 Brouk / A9201 Kelles  Provides mental health teleservices to children, adolescents, and young adults The above referenced bill would improve access to mental health services to youth by offering up to five mental telehealth services annually for youth or families at no cost to the individual. The New York State […]

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Testimony of the New York State Council of Catholic School Superintendents presented by James D. Cultrara, executive secretary, regarding the 2024-2025 elementary and secondary education budget. February 1, 2024 Introduction While enduring the enormous challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic, our 420 Catholic school principals and teachers once again proved their dedication to and […]

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Memorandum of Support Re: S1159-A Skoufis Requires a written notice on the occurrence of a false-positive result for any condition tested during a prenatal test The above-referenced bill would require written notice be provided to pregnant women regarding the possibility of false-positive prenatal testing results. The New York State Catholic Conference wholeheartedly supports this legislation. […]

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