Requires cable television companies to offer cable television channels on an individual basis; provides that the public service commission be responsible for approving rates.
Prohibits a court from granting custody of a minor to anyone who has been convicted of any of the enumerated sex crimes except where a court finds there is no significant risk to the child.
Relates to unfair claim settlements after a natural disaster.
Increases the membership of the metropolitan transportation authority from sixteen to seventeen members; provides for the appointment for one member from each of New York City's boroughs on the written recommendation of the mayor of New York City.
Enacts stricter requirements for sheltering of dogs outside including protection from wind and loss of body heat.
Requires public hearings to be conducted by the senate education committee and the assembly education committee jointly or separately in Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond counties a minimum of thirty days prior to any vote to extend mayoral control of New York city schools.
Relates to penalties for intent to cause injury to an animal.
Expands the definition of aggravated cruelty to animals to include serious physical injuries or the use of a weapon.
Requires certain hospitals and correctional facilities to have a staff member specifically trained in filing assisted outpatient treatment petitions.
Creates the short-term military service guardian; allows parent without joint custody to appoint service guardian; provides for a maximum appointment of 180 days.
