Enacts the "New York state water infrastructure relief act".
Asm. Angelo Santabarbara
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Establishes the hire a vet grant program; provides grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than one year and for not less than thirty-five hours each week; grants up to $5,000 for a qualified vet and $15,000 for a qualified vet who is disabled.
Prohibits fees for security freezes by consumer credit reporting agencies in the case of a breach of information; prohibits fees for subsequent removal or temporary lift of a security freeze, requires a consumer credit reporting agency which has suffered a breach to provide free identity theft protection services.
Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees.
Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
Provides for release of subcontractor's retainage held by a public owner or contractor sixty days after substantial completion of work.
Provides for an increase in the rates of compensation for gold star parents.
Provides for an increase in the rates of annuities payable to veterans and surviving spouses of veterans.
Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crime laws.
Clarifies provisions providing for the contracting for commodities and services by the state, political subdivisions and public benefit corporations from certain preferred sources.