Prohibits proceeds from the auction or sale of carbon dioxide emission allowances pursuant to New York's participation in the regional greenhouse gas initiative (RGGI) from being transferred into the state general fund; provides that if such proceeds are transferred to the state general fund, they shall be used for the purposes directed by the RGGI.
Sen. Liz Krueger
Sponsored bills
Prohibits forensic child custody evaluators who have been terminated for cause from appearing as an expert witness in family court custody and visitation proceedings.
Relates to the closure of hospitals; includes general hospitals, emergency or maternity departments or the surrender of an operating certificate.
Relates to the definition of the "look-back period" for the determination of eligibility of an individual for medical assistance benefits; exempts certain assets used on the individual's behalf or for care services provided to the individual by a family member or informal caregiver.
Requires the governor to meet with the assembly and with the senate once a month for the purpose of answering questions relating to the strategic direction, financial status and general governance of the state.
Relates to making electronic ballot images and cast vote records public records of the board of elections upon request.
Improves the issuing of absentee ballots.
Requires additional disclosures from lobbyists including: campaign contributions to elected officials; existing business relationships or associations with public officials; and the names of family members of a public official to whom the lobbyist, or his or her employer, paid compensation of over $500 in the preceding calendar year and the amount of compensation paid; provides for the disposition of campaign funds.
Removes the requirement that party emblems be included in ballot design.
Relates to the crimes of bribery and abuse of public trust.