Creates a smart irrigation device rebate pilot program in Nassau and Suffolk counties to provide rebates for devices used for the irrigation of stormwater and the monitoring of local weather data to automatically alter irrigation schedules based on such data in order to manage water use and improve conservation efforts.
Adopts the interstate teacher mobility compact to facilitate the mobility of teachers across member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through new pathways to licensure; establishes a regulatory framework to expedite and enhance the ability of teachers to move across state lines.
Relates to extending the exemption from filing requirements only with respect to rates and policy forms to businesses underwritten and transacted from an office outside this state.
Requires that services at addiction treatment centers operated by the office of addiction services and supports shall not be refused at such centers if a person is unable to pay.
Creates the New York state commission on government efficiency to examine state spending, identify unnecessary and wasteful spending and create a report of recommendations of spending items that can be eliminated by New York state.
Requires wardens or superintendents of correctional facilities to accept assistance from state and federal agencies and municipalities in the event of an emergency, including loss of power, heat, or water or a medical state of emergency.
Amends the provision requiring owners, lessees or tenants to remove any obstructions in front of fire hydrants to require the New York city department of sanitation to remove any snow or ice accumulation in front of any such fire hydrants.
Requires registration of new automotive broker businesses; enacts various provisions relating to conduct of such businesses; defines certain deceptive practices; establishes rights of action and penalties.
Establishes a youth outreach department within the state police, city, village, town, and district police departments, and sheriff departments for the purposes of designing and carrying out youth activities organized by the department.
Provides for review of bail data reports by the state commission on judicial conduct to study such reports for evidence of bias or prejudice by any judge or justice, and where appropriate based on such reports, to initiate, investigate, and hear complaints and otherwise comment on matters of bias and prejudice evidenced therein.
Requires a police officer to provide the consequences of refusal to submit to a chemical test for the purpose of determining the alcoholic and/or drug content of the blood, both orally and in writing in such person's preferred language, and by an interpreter if necessary.