Establishes a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations that use proof-of-work authentication methods to validate blockchain transactions; provides that such operations shall be subject to a full generic environmental impact statement review.
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Relates to industrial hemp development by including representatives from the New York state hemp workgroup and representatives from industries that currently use or may use industrial hemp in their products.
Authorizes the county of Broome to offer an optional twenty year retirement plan to Joshua Quinn, a deputy sheriff employed by such county.
Enacts the New York textile act to accelerate the growth of the animal and plant fiber growing, processing, and textile manufacturing industry in New York.
Authorizes the state board of elections to reject the use of voting machines or systems on the grounds that such machines or systems are not proper, safe, or secure.
Relates to construction of voting machines and systems.
Allows coaches who cannot be certified in CPR to be able to coach high school sports if there is another coach or staff present at the sporting activity who is certified in CPR.
Allows for the use of green lights or alternating green and amber lights on municipal vehicles being used for snow removal; relates to the operation of vehicles when approaching such a parked, stopped or standing hazard vehicle.
Establishes a statewide advanced care planning campaign to promote public awareness of hospice and palliative care services.
Designates portions of the state highway system as "The Disabled American Veterans - New York Medal of Honor Highway" and the "New York Medal of Honor Highway"; renames the "Sergeant Jonathan Gollnitz Memorial Highway" as the "Sergeant Jonathan Gollnitz - New York Medal of Honor Highway".