Establishes the 13 member temporary state commission on New York city property tax reform to propose property tax reform for the city of New York that promotes fairness, clarity, and simplicity; that eliminates structural inequality and taxes similar properties similarly; that encourages the development and preservation of affordable and multifamily housing; that includes owner relief programs and an approach to transition that insures low- and moderate-income owners have affordable tax bills and that primary residents are not displaced from their homes; and that does not diminish revenue for the city of New York.
Relates to providing a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers in a county with a population of more than 250,000 and less than 500,000 persons.
Prohibits the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses.
Prohibits the imposition of any surcharge for the installation or use of a tenant-installed appliance where the tenant pays for electric utility service, under rent control, and rent stabilization laws.
Relates to special provisions for the operation of bicycles when approaching stop signs and traffic-control signals including steady circular red signals and red arrow signals.
Requires all trains and stations operated by the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company have automated external defibrillators as part of their medical emergency services program.