Requires the board of elections to provide Russian interpreters at certain polling locations in cities having a population in excess of one million people.
Relates to allowing a court to waive certain surcharges and fees; authorizes a court to waive certain surcharges and fees for a defendant under the age of 21 under certain circumstances.
Directs the Queens county board of elections to provide language assistance in Bengali, Punjabi and Hindi.
Permits boards of elections to change the date of a primary election within fourteen days of an election if such election date conflicts with a religious holiday.
Makes technical corrections to the practice of podiatry.
Relates to access to viable agricultural land for new and beginning farmers.
Relates to tax exemptions for community land trusts and income-restricted homeownership property.
Requires businesses that make payments in lieu of taxes to provide local governments and school districts with notice of their intention to file for a change in assessment.
Requires local solid waste management plans for cities over one million to include a plan for litter control including provision for placement of an adequate number of receptacles for trash and recyclables in commercial and business zones and in public recreational areas.
Requires correction officers to undergo a psychological screening on a biannual basis.
