Establishes a commission to eliminate the use of plastic bags and styrofoam by retailers and eating establishments in the state of New York by 2020; requires two reports be provided with recommendations and an implementation procedure.
Asm. Jo Anne Simon
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Provides that no driver's license issued to a person granted temporary protected status shall be cancelled, suspended or rescinded.
Requires applicants to the department of environmental conservation for permits to disclose information concerning other permits held and/or revoked, enforcement actions, criminal convictions, fees or fines owed, and other information relating to compliance by the applicant or any corporation of which he or she is an officer, director, or large stockholder with state, federal, or foreign environmental laws or regulations and certain other laws.
Relates to prohibiting the sale of child products containing organohalogen flame retardant.
Relates to food service waste reduction; prohibits the use of polystyrene foam by contractors and lessees who deal with the state through state and municipal contracts.
Provides that any person charged with enforcing laws prohibiting cruelty to animals shall cause a report to be made when, in the performance of his or her duties, such person has reasonable cause to believe that abuse or maltreatment of a child has also occurred; also provides that a person charged with the responsibility of filing a report of child abuse or maltreatment shall also file a report of suspected animal abuse or maltreatment.
Prohibits NFP corporations from participating or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
Relates to prohibiting the use of chlorpyrifos.
Relates to prohibiting state authorizations related to certain offshore oil and natural gas production.
Relates to the right to clean air and water and a healthful environment.