Declares a climate emergency and places a ban on fossil fuel infrastructure projects but shall not apply to repair or maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Establishes the New York state commission on establishing a bank owned by New York state for purposes of determining what benefits a public bank or network of public banks owned by the state of New York or by a public authority constituted by the state of New York could provide for the New York State government, local governments, communities, private businesses, community banks, credit unions and people; requires publication of the commission's findings and recommendations.
Provides that an employer may not take retaliatory action against a person who protests against or discloses any bribery or attempted bribery of a public official.
Prohibits a health care plan from making prescription drug formulary changes during a contract year.
Increases from 4% to 5%, the authorized rate of taxation for the hotel and motel tax in the county of Schenectady.
Relates to eliminating a disincentive for whistleblowers.
Provides for the synchronization of multiple prescriptions for recipients of medical assistance.
Relates to regulatory penalties for small businesses; provides that upon an initial violation of a state agency's rules or regulations, a small business shall be afforded a cure period or other opportunity for ameliorative action, which if successful shall prevent the imposition of a fine or fines.
Relates to the reduction of mercury in mercury-added lamps.
Establishes a Black youth suicide prevention task force; provides for the number of members, manner of appointment and the topics to be reviewed.
