Authorizes the use of cool roofs on new construction or substantially renovated state-owned buildings; relates to establishing the state green building construction act.
Relates to the definition of "direct relationship" for the purposes of article 23-A of the correction law regarding licensures and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses.
Sets out the procedures and requirements for special elections; implements a timetable for the special primary and special election, including the number of signatures required for the petition.
Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers.
Authorizes and directs the state board of elections to create an online petitioning system for designating petitions.
Prohibits the eviction of small commercial tenants in the city of New York without good cause.
Provides that an employee whose position is eliminated for certain reasons and who is subsequently transferred to a different agency be entitled to the same hourly salary; retain all accrued sick leave; retain, cash out or use all accrued vacation time; and be paid relocation expenses.
Prohibits the use of gas-powered leaf and lawn blowers between May 1st and September 30th.
Prohibits the use of pesticides containing Neonicotinoids.
