Limits compensation of executives of charter schools to $199,000 where such compensation is provided through state funding.
Specifies requirements for motor fuel advertising media; requires clearly visible signs relating to the pricing of motor fuels.
Adds to the definition of serious injury and relates to determining the sufficiency of the evidence related to the serious injury; includes that question of fact will be determined by the trier.
Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.
Exempts veterans organizations in New York city, as defined in section 452 of the real property tax law, from payment of city sewer and water charges.
Relates to an annual report of department statistics.
Relates to updating statutes on all state department, authority and agency websites within ten days of the effective date of any amendments to such statutes.
Enacts the "elderly abuse protective act" to protect residents 62 years of age or older who suffer abuse or deprivation; requires reports to the commissioner of the office of children and family services of the possible necessity for protective services; specifies action by such commissioner upon receiving such report including evaluation, right of entry, and furnishing of protective services; specifies the authority of the office of children and family services with respect thereto and requires assistance of other agencies in the implementation thereof; provides for judicial and review action against caretakers who abuse elderly; creates statewide central register of elderly abuse; appropriates $600,000 to the office of children and family services.
Requires certain companies to operate and maintain call centers; prevents closure without notice and a hearing before the public service commission.
Enacts Michelle and Jordan's law relating to the penalties for a second conviction of participating in an unlawful speed contest or race.
