Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.
Exempts state owned, leased or operated on behalf of, heavy duty vehicles operating on biodiesel from the diesel emissions reduction act of 2006; defines biodiesel.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of health to designate HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 communicable diseases; and requires reporting of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 cases to the department of health and creates educational materials about the virus.
Relates to conducting unlawful surveillance by use of a drone.
Prohibits the percentage of disbursements from the state lottery fund that goes towards education aid from falling below 45.15 percent.
Authorizes a permissive referendum to be initiated by the local government or voters where a legislative body of a local government is amending or adopting local laws relating to the increase of taxes, fines, fees or surcharges pursuant to state legislative authority.
Relates to granting Sal Medak Tier I status in the NYSLERS.
Exempts certain veterans organizations from tax on non-highway diesel motor fuel used for heating purposes by such organization.
Authorizes a mandatory referendum where a legislative body of a local government is amending or adopting local laws relating to an increase in taxes pursuant to state authority.
Directs the DEC and the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to establish a 3 year hiking trail safety pilot program.
