Relates to hearings for determination of claims for compensation; requires the court to order a hearing within forty-five days after the filing of a claim by an injured employee, and to thereafter order a hearing within forty-five days of receipt of an application by either party.
Establishes the veteran career assistance program within the SUNY and CUNY systems to provide veterans discharged under honorable conditions with assistance in resume writing and employment placement services.
Relates to the designation of lead agency for environmental quality review purposes when the anticipated impacts of an action are primarily of regional or local significance.
Permits the board of fire commissioners of a fire district to maintain and equip ambulance companies; includes the purchase of uniforms to be worn by members of such companies.
Relates to illegal dumping local enforcement grants; authorizes the commissioner to contract to make a state grant to local police agencies in conjunction with any municipal agency having authority over local sanitation or waste management for up to ninety percent of the costs to mitigate illegal dumping, not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars for each recipient in a fiscal year.
Defines certain independent contractors who install temporary traffic controls as employees for purposes of defense and indemnification.
Authorizes the commissioner of health to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to require chain pharmacies to operate drug disposal sites for unused controlled substances; defines "chain pharmacy".
Adds an optional section to voter registration forms to allow for email addresses.
Enacts the "Long Island public school solar and geothermal act" to provide funding to public schools located within Nassau or Suffolk county for the purchase and installation of solar panels and ground source heat pump systems; makes an appropriation therefor.
Relates to the term "reportable business relationship" as it relates to certain employees of the state university of New York and the city university of New York.
