Relates to the earnings limitations for retired police officers employed as school resource officers; $65,000 for the year 2022 and thereafter.
Directs the department of health to conduct a statewide study on the support and administration needs of the consumer-directed personal care program; requires the results of such study be provided by December 31, 2024.
Enacts the "gas tax holiday act of 2022"; provides that from the first of the month after the effective date of the section until December 31, 2022 the taxes imposed on retail sales of fuel gas, motor fuel and diesel motor fuel shall be exempt from certain taxes.
Enacts provisions to provide minimum wages for home care aides; requires at least 150% of minimum wage or other set minimum; directs the commissioner of health to set regional minimum rates of reimbursement for home care aides under medicaid and managed care plans.
Establishes the prohibition against requiring a permit for the singing of the national anthem or the reciting of the pledge of allegiance.
Establishes a tax credit for certain volunteers at 501(c)(3) organizations or organizations affiliated with NY Cares or NY Service who provide at least twenty-five hours of service during the year.
Prohibits the operation of a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; applies upon public highways, private roads open to motor vehicle traffic, any other parking lot, and sidewalks.
Waives the assessment of fines or monetary penalties against a not-for-profit organization, school, place of worship or small business located in a city with a population of one million or more by a state or local agency for a violation of law, rule, regulation or executive order during the COVID-19 covered period; provides exceptions.
Relates to mandatory continuing education for teachers relating to mental health issues and trauma informed care.
Increases the tax exemption for pensions and annuities for persons age fifty-nine and one-half or greater from $20,000 to $25,000 in 2023, $30,000 in 2024, $35,000 in 2025 and $40,000 for each subsequent year.
