Permits residents of Orange county and adjoining counties to hold the position of assistant district attorney in Orange county.
Permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in the county of Sullivan, provided that the chief administrator of the courts has authorized the use of electronic appearance and the defendant, after consultation with counsel, consents on the record.
Increases the number of stenographers that may be appointed for Orange county; provides that such appointments may be made from residents of Orange county or any adjoining county, and the salary of such stenographers shall be prescribed in the annual county budget.
Includes White Lake in the county of Sullivan as an inland waterway for the purposes of waterfront revitalization.
Relates to the sale of digital electronic equipment; requires original equipment manufacturers to provide diagnostic and repair information.
Establishes the "diaper initiative affordability for parents and elderly remedy (DIAPER) act".
Includes home care services in certain requirements regarding restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses, and regarding nurses' refusal of overtime work.
Relates to the maintenance of records of ownership of catalytic converters as a major component part; provides a penalty for failing to report such records every sixty days; requires all new motor vehicle dealers and qualified dealers to stock etching kits to offer to any person purchasing a new motor vehicle.
Relates to annual reporting requirements of the state long-term care ombudsman; requires additional information to be contained in the state ombudsman's annual reports to the governor, state legislature, etc.; requires an additional annual report to be submitted to the attorney general on instances of abuse, neglect and exploitation, for review and possible enforcement action.
Directs the commissioner of health to establish at least 4 maternal-infant care centers in areas of need for infants suffering from drug withdrawal as a result of in utero exposure.
