Establishes a real property tax exemption for the primary residence of a member of the armed forces engaged in hazardous service; provides the state shall compensate municipalities for lost tax revenue resulting from such exemption.
Provides that if a prosecutor withholds information proving the innocence of an individual convicted of or charged with a crime, he or she shall be guilty of a felony with the term of imprisonment being twice that of the term of imprisonment the individual charged with the crime is faced with or twice that which the individual has been sentenced to.
Requires the state board of parole to include at least one member who is or was a member of law enforcement and at least one member who is a crime victim or crime victim's representative.
Relates to requiring the joint commission on public ethics to develop and maintain a campaign finance training course; requires all members of the legislature, their staff treasurer and all individuals running for elected office to complete the campaign finance training course.
Limits the amount of security deposit for residential rental premises which may be charged to a senior citizen who has occupied the premises for five years or more to the equivalent of one month's rent; entitles a person who has attained the age of sixty-two to a refund of that portion of any security deposit held by the landlord which exceeds one month's rent.
Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.
Relates to the taxable price for the sale of a motor vehicle; provides that rebates offered at the time of sale be excluded for purposes of calculating any local sales and compensating use tax and the state sales tax applicable to such sale.
Provides that where the governor suspends provisions relating to approval of certain contracts by state agencies, the comptroller shall review emergency contracts above a set threshold amount and submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate finance committee and the assembly ways and means committee on such emergency contracts, noting any concerns and recommendations, within fourteen days of the submission of such emergency contract.
Authorizes the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to issue rules, regulations and programs necessary to allow the presence and behavior of dogs conducive to the characteristics of each state park; requires the installation of dog waste stations; requires dogs to be under the direct supervision and control at all times by the owner or custodian of such dogs; makes related provisions.