Expands access to mortgage loans for cooperative properties under the homes for veterans program, as administered by the state of New York mortgage agency.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to conduct a study on climate resilient crops and climate smart farming practices; requires the commissioner to report to the governor and legislature within one year with recommendations for legislation and administrative programs.
Grants provisional MWBE certification status for one year for applicants who do not receive a determination approving or denying their application for MWBE certification within ninety days of applying.
Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a mandatory bicycle with electric assist and electric scooter training course; directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish an optional bicycle training course.
Directs the New York state higher education services corporation to conduct an audit of the excelsior scholarship program to determine the financial need and diversity of scholarship applicants and recipients; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Requires windows in newly constructed multiple dwellings with two or more stories to be fitted with key-operated window locks that restrict the window from opening more than four inches.
Provides doula services at all correctional institutions and local correctional facilities; requires the department of corrections and community supervision to retain an organization to make at least two doulas at any given time available to provide doula services twice a week, for four hours, at all correctional institutions and local correctional facilities that house incarcerated individuals who identify as female, as well as to provide doula services during labor and delivery, upon request.
Requires the department of agriculture and markets to develop and maintain a database on the impact of climate change on agriculture; requires farmers to report to the department on the impact of climate change on agriculture, including but not limited to crops grown, outcomes and yield.
Establishes the first-generation homebuyer assistance program to provide a zero-interest, forgivable loan award in the amount of up to $15,000 to first-generation homebuyers.
Imposes an additional real estate transfer tax on the sale or transfer of single-family residential property by certain large investors in an amount equal to the sale price of the single-family residential property.
