Asm. Joe Angelino

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of distinctive license plates labeled "Female Veteran" for eligible female veterans and their spouses residing in the state. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of veteran status, and the plates are available upon payment of the standard registration fee plus a one-time $10 service charge. The legislation includes a financial safeguard requiring a $6,000 surety bond to cover potential shortfalls in sales, though this bond is waived if at least 200 orders are received before production begins. The act takes effect immediately, with the specific provision for issuing plates becoming available 180 days after passage.

Requires bi-monthly reporting on deceased voters and certain persons subject to forfeiture of the right to vote in order to accurately maintain the statewide voter registration list.

Requires a government photo identification card to be presented when casting a ballot; provides for a method to receive a government photo identification card at no charge.

Requires a current and valid government issued identification card to vote; establishes voter identification cards which shall contain, and prominently display, a registered voters name, address, political party affiliation, voter status, and voter signature which has been filed with the state board of elections; makes related provisions.

Establishes interregional enrollment of students taking classes in multiple school districts (Part A); allows students who are enrolled in and taking classes in multiple school districts to receive cooperative and individualized educational services (Part B).

Adopts the interstate teacher mobility compact to facilitate the mobility of teachers across member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through new pathways to licensure; establishes a regulatory framework to expedite and enhance the ability of teachers to move across state lines.

Permits local boards of education to enter into contracts with a drive-sharing network of persons for reimbursement of transportation expenses for the conveyance of pupils residing in such school districts; authorizes the commissioner of education to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations; outlines certain requirements to which the local board of education shall adhere; makes related provisions.

Authorizes school districts to submit an opt-out waiver to the commissioner of education authorizing such districts to opt-out of certain zero-emission school bus requirements.

Allows victim impact statements in New York state be video recorded; requires that the members of the parole board and all presiding commissioners for such hearing review all relevant victim impact statements prior to the conduct of a parole hearing and to sign a written attestation confirming that they have done so.

Waives the state's sovereign immunity to liability for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act; waives the immunity of all instrumentalities and political subdivisions of the state.