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
Establishes a toll free confidential hotline for complainants of workplace sexual harassment to be administered by the division of human rights; makes related provisions.
Provides an exemption for the sale and installation of residential and commercial geothermal heat pump systems equipment.
Relates to motions to vacate judgment; authorizes filing motions to vacate judgment due to a change in law; authorizes motions to vacate judgment to be filed at any time after entry of a judgment obtained at trial or by plea; relates to the requirements of discovery.
Relates to providing voice communication services to incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities at no cost; requires agencies charged with the operation and management of state and local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities to provide persons in their custody with voice communication service at a minimum of 90 minutes per day.
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.
Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Relates to requiring a medical facility or related service to obtain express prior written consent before filming and/or broadcasting of visual images of a patient's medical treatment.
Relates to state government integrity including the creation of a New York state government integrity commission.
Provides for the establishment of a biennial budgeting system for the state of New York replacing the state annual budget process.