Provides a payroll tax credit for compensation of journalists; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Relates to court ordered forensic evaluations and reports in child custody and visitation proceedings.
Prohibits governmental entities from entering into agreements to house individuals in immigration detention facilities; requires governmental entities to terminate existing contracts for the detention of individuals in immigration detention facilities.
Establishes a temporary task force on the variable supplements fund program to make findings and recommendations.
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.
Enhances criminal investigations and prosecutions in relation to the integrity of statements of those accused of crimes and to promote confidence in the criminal justice system.
Requires town and village justices be admitted to practice law in New York state for at least five years as of the date they commence the duties of office.
Provides that any claim for deceptive acts or practices against a distribution utility providing gas, electric or steam services to the public, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim without regard to any defenses alleged; provides that in any claim for false advertising, the court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such claim.
Permits enrollment in the address confidentiality program for election officers.
Prohibits the use of chemical agents by police officers against minors under the age of eighteen.
