New York Bills

Creates a permissive class exemption from real property taxation on any real property owned by a non-profit organization organized for the purpose of promoting future economic development by means of the acquisition of real property for business, commercial or industrial development purposes.

Enacts the New York state product promotion act; requires the commissioner of economic development to develop and implement the New York state product promotion program; further requires such commissioner to establish and maintain an internet registry to highlight businesses that manufacture or produce products in this state; allows the department of economic development to charge a reasonable fee to cover such administrative costs; requires the commissioner to create a product label with the registry address to help identify such products.

Creates a real property tax exemption for pasture lands of not less than twenty-five acres used in agricultural production for the growing of grasses or legumes for the grazing of cattle, horses, goat or sheep and that is enclosed by fencing, stone walls or any other natural impoundment.

Details a list of mandated reporters required to make a report to the police authorities when he or she has reasonable cause to suspect that an individual is a victim of domestic violence.

Includes wood laminated structural components for bridges and buildings in the "New York Buy American Act".

Creates the "innovators corps" within the executive department as a research group whose purpose shall be to identify and encourage the growth of technology businesses in New York state, the primary focus and goal shall be developing ways to attract high-technology domestic and international businesses and jobs to New York state.

Authorizes the carrying of service-issued firearms by military personnel at recruiting centers while on duty.

Creates within the office of general services a home ownership and local development program.

Enacts the bill of rights for persons with developmental disabilities.

Designates the Langheinrich Fossil Quarry as the official home of the New York state fossil.

Creates the non-partisan office of policy research and analysis.

Enacts the "red tape reduction act".