Relates to obligations with respect to contracts with business enterprises which employ individuals with disabilities; defines qualified business enterprise as any business concern which employs a workforce consisting of at least fifteen percent employees with disabilities and has been certified under this section; sets goal of five percent of state contracts going to qualified business enterprises; establishes an office of statewide advocate, certification process, and enforcement mechanism.
Asm. Angelo Santabarbara
Sponsored bills
Prohibits a beneficiary of a decedent's life insurance policy from collecting payments from such policy if the beneficiary is convicted under the penal law for causing the death of the policy holder.
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; amends provisions relating to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
Authorizes certain reports relating to reportable incidents involving vulnerable persons to be released to officers and employees of the state comptroller for the purposes of a duly authorized performance audit.
Relates to the powers and duties of the advisory council of the justice center for the protection of people with special needs; adds additional duties relating to investigations of allegations of abuse and neglect.
Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $1200; must be in good standing for a minimum of five years and maintain continued eligibility.
Allows retired military service members to qualify for distinctive license plates.
Relates to certified public accountants.
Relates to a training program for firefighters, police officers and emergency medical services personnel on handling emergency situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Relates to authorizing the delivery of liquefied petroleum gas in times of emergency; authorizes delivery by companies who do not own the cylinder, container or receptacle when a state of emergency has been declared or due to extreme temperatures or other occurrences provided the cylinder, container or receptacle has been inspected and certified as required by law or regulation.