Relates to certain economic development programs; requires reporting on the use of fiber-optic technology in certain economic development grant programs; adds access to high-speed broadband internet service as consideration in certain competitive grant projects.
Relates to requiring the use of project labor agreements for large scale construction projects under the state university construction fund; provides an exception to such requirement may be granted; provides that the fund may require every contractor become party to a project labor agreement.
Waives the fee for a commercial driver's license for a member of the military or a veteran when they submit an application for military skills test waiver as part of his or her application.
Prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense.
Waives the local residency requirement for the village clerk and village treasurer in the village of Portville by permitting such public officers to reside within Cattaraugus county or an adjoining county within the State of New York.
Relates to providing secondary school pupils and adults in career education programs access to programs/courses sufficient to comprise a career major in electric vehicle maintenance and repair; establishes the working group on electric vehicle career education achievement.
Requires that when the state or an organization is attempting to convert land to public use in a municipality with a population of less than one million, a hearing shall be held in such municipality where such land is located to allow for public comment and input from neighbors; requires a ten day notice of such hearing to members of the community.
Honoring Ex-Chief John Bruckner upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after 45 years of dedicated service to the Oyster Bay Fire Department
Requires all municipal corporations to adopt senior citizen rent increase exemption programs and disability rent increase exemption programs within one year.
Requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to adopt rules and regulations requiring the issuance and placement of special stickers identifying alternative fuel vehicles having a gross vehicle weight of ten thousand pounds or less; requires such stickers to be easily identifiable to first responders as alternative fuel vehicles; defines alternative fuel.
Requires a public engagement process to guide the investment of resources under the New York state climate leadership and community protection act to maximize the involvement of disadvantaged community members in the development of local clean energy and energy efficiency programs.