Establishes a right of first refusal in the state for federal public land to be transferred to private parties; prohibits the recording of any deeds for lands that have been transferred out of federal ownership to private ownership without giving the state the right of first refusal.
Establishes the civil right to counsel in eviction proceedings in New York state; creates the New York state office of civil representation; requires that covered individuals be given notice of such right to counsel.
Prohibits the release of a consumer's electrical or gas consumption data to any police officer, or private, local, state or federal law enforcement entity without a judicial court-ordered subpoena, warrant or the consumer's written consent.
Requires the board of elections to provide email notifications to voters whenever they change the location of a polling place.
Relates to certain absentee ballots received by a board of elections that do not bear or display a dated postmark.
Provides a deduction against adjusted gross income for dues paid by small businesses to chambers of commerce.
Requires the state board of elections to fit registration forms to 8.5 x 11 inches standard paper size.
Provides for voter requests for an absentee ballot from the board of elections by telephone.
Changes the time period for the annual national change of address system check for registered voters to January.
Enacts the "New York Stock Act"; prohibits public officers and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit.
