Requires a study of the fiscal impacts of changing education funding from a real property tax-based mechanism to an income tax-based mechanism.
Sets a 7-year limit to the real property tax exemption for unimproved property of mandatory class nonprofit organizations.
Establishes an annual cost of living adjustment for human services programs indexed to inflation.
Provides for instruction in food and agriculture in schools using a curriculum established by the commissioner of education in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets.
Relates to the reimbursement of local services provided to persons with a disability; provides for retroactive reimbursement if local services were furnished prior to approval.
Establishes a campsite reservation preference for New York state residents to permit state residents an opportunity to reserve space in state parks before such reservations are accepted from non-state residents.
Requires the fair campaign code to require campaign literature and other mass media identify the person, political party or committee authorizing such material.
Establishes a distinctive "Pink Ribbon" license plate for which there is an additional annual service charge of $25; establishes the "breast cancer education and support fund"; provides for disbursement of monies in such fund for community-based breast cancer education and support programs.
Establishes the rural emergency first responder program revolving fund; requires grants be made for qualified farmedic programs.
Provides a tax credit for the cost of fishing and hunting licenses issued to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.
