Allows the New York state AFL-CIO to select one of the five voting members to the metropolitan transportation authority.
Asm. Rebecca Seawright
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Creates, in addition to the existing sanction of criminal contempt of court, the remedies of labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on account of the exercise by an employee of a juror's right to be absent from employment by reason of jury service.
Prohibits the disposal of any dredged spoils containing toxic pollutants into the waters of the marine district.
Provides for a personal income tax deduction for school supplies paid for out-of-pocket by K-12 teachers in public and nonpublic schools, up to $500 per year.
Requires the establishment of a one hundred percent clean energy system by 2032; requires the adoption of a climate action plan; establishes the renewable energy revolving fund; provides for legal standing to sue for enforcement of the state clean energy plan.
Directs the issuance of special number and distinctive license plates for military service members and members of veterans organizations without payment of service charges or renewal fees.
Relates to establishing integrated community mental health clinics to provide services to address mental health issues, anger management issues, substance abuse issues and isolation issues.
Establishes a discount fare rate of no less than 25% for full-time undergraduate students attending an accredited college who utilize the New York city transit system, including railroad, subway and/or omnibus services.
Requires persons or entities providing benefits in the event of disability to not impose "onerous or unreasonable conditions" for the payment or continued payment of benefits thereunder, and provides for the enforcement thereof including actual damages, interest and penalties, reasonable costs and attorney's fees, and in the court's discretion, exemplary damages; exempts worker's compensation and NYS disability insurance.
Increases civil penalties on certain combination gas and electric corporations that fail to comply with the public service law.