Permits seaweed cultivation in underwater lands at Gardiner's and Peconic bays; permits Suffolk county to lease lands underwater ceded to it by the state for the purpose of seaweed cultivation; modifies certain provisions regarding commercial fishing licenses; makes related provisions.
Sponsored bills
Relates to certain reports provided by the Long Island Power Authority; requires service providers of the authority to also provide certain reports related to advertising and lobbying.
Relates to the prosecution of certain juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18 charged with certain felony offenses, including possession of a firearm; relates to the transfer of such cases to family court.
Extends the coverage period for medical assistance to a period of one year beginning on the last day of pregnancy.
Provides that any provider that is owned and operated by a municipality, or is owned and operated by a domestic corporation as such term is defined in subparagraph five of paragraph (a) of section 102 of the not-for-profit corporation law and possessing a federal tax exemption designated as 501(c)(3) under the federal internal revenue code shall not be subject to a fee for such use or occupancy, and the development authority of the north country, as defined by title twenty-nine of article eight of the public authorities law, shall not be subject to a fee for such use or occupancy.
Waives the biennial attorney registration fee for New York attorneys who are employed in a public service job.
Provides a New York state residential property tax relief act for public education aid apportionment for certain school years; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Provides that authorities having control of a fire department or fire company which provides emergency medical services may establish fees and charges for services.
Clarifies the definition of veteran to include career members of the armed forces for purposes of the veterans alternative tax exemption by considering individuals who meet certain conditions to have been discharged or released from active military, naval or air service despite the fact that no discharge may have been issued.
Enacts the "recruit, empower, support, pay, educate, connect and train (RESPECT) nurses act" for the purpose of supporting current nurses, nursing students, and increasing the number of nurses within the state.