Directs the New York state thruway authority to discontinue the collection of tolls at the Grand Island bridges in the Niagara section of the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway.
Authorizes school districts to establish an extraordinary needs reserve fund for the expenses of providing special education.
Prohibits unfunded mandates in medicaid; provides that a provision of law which is determined to be an unfunded mandate according to this new section of law shall cease to be mandatory and become voluntary in operation; defines "law" as a statute, executive order of the governor, or rule or regulation; provides such prohibition does not apply to laws in full force and effect prior to the effective date of the section.
Relates to residency and verification requirements for certain sex offenders; creates a permanent residency restriction for sex offenders from residing within 1000 feet of school grounds.
Grants a $100,000 real property tax exemption to conservation clubs and rod and gun clubs owning land acquired prior to January 1, 2023, having an assessed value of $500,000 or less.
Eliminates the maximum age for taking the civil service examination for appointment as a police officer or as an environmental conservation officer.
Increases the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus; provides that for the first conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $500; provides that for a second conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $800; also provides that for a third conviction a person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $800 nor more than $1000.
Expands the definition of aggravated harassment in the second degree to include the disclosure of certain private information identifying a police officer for no legitimate purpose.
Requires health insurance coverage for substance use disorder treatment services.
Enacts the state contract sunlight act; requires the comptroller to develop a state-wide database of all bids for contracts, state contracts, and any additional information available for public review; requires the attorney general to review contracts meeting a certain dollar amount.
