Establishes the residential open green space tax abatement for certain properties in a city of one million or more; provides an abatement for owners who remove an impermeable surface from a residential yard and replace it with soil and vegetation.
Requires certain agencies and individuals to provide notice regarding the rent increase exemption for low income elderly persons and persons with disabilities programs to tenants upon the occurrence of certain events.
Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health to establish certain standards related to the cleaning of playground equipment after pesticide exposure.
Requires disclosure and labeling of food products from cloned animals or the progeny of such animals.
Relates to creating a company climate report system to assess the workplace environment of companies doing business in New York with a focus on sexual harassment and discrimination policies and the frequency and handling of claims, settlements and cases by such companies.
Criminalizes knowingly causing a minor to attend a place where exhibition of animal fighting is being conducted, such is considered a misdemeanor.
Relates to allowing a jury instruction stating biometric evidence shall not be dispositive in the jury's decision.
Protects addiction service providers from liability during a public health emergency.
Relates to the taking of wildlife without a permit; takings may only be done subject to regulations promulgated by the department; regulations shall incorporate the recommendations of the most recent guidelines on euthanasia of the American Veterinary Medical Association; provides that the taking method selected shall be the least stressful, quickest and most painless to the animal available while protecting human health and safety.
Relates to the procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of state senator or in the office of member of assembly; allows for independent nominating petitions to be presented and provides for a special election to be held forty-five days from the date of the governor making a proclamation for a special election.
