Permits consecutive sentencing for homicide convictions where there are multiple victims and the defendant was on parole or probation at the time of the crime.
Grants each of the representatives of the counties of Dutchess, Putnam, Orange and Rockland a vote during the proceedings of the metropolitan transportation authority.
Directs OCFS and the office for the aging to prepare a report regarding calls received during extended hours of the Adult Protective Services line.
Requires the department of labor to provide the model sexual harassment prevention training program in an interactive format to be used by employees to satisfy the training requirements for employees.
Provides supplemental security income for eligible individuals receiving enhanced residential care.
Establishes that the council on human blood and transfusion services shall review all current medical research and guidance regarding the donation of blood by patients with a history of Lyme or tick-borne illnesses.
Designates human organ delivery vehicles as authorized emergency vehicles which shall permit the operator of such vehicles certain privileges when involved in an emergency operation.
Authorizes the commissioner of health to adjust medical assistance rates of payment for certified home health agencies, managed long term care plans, hospices, long term home health care programs, licensed home care services agencies and other entities for recruitment, training and retention of direct care workers for services in shortage areas and by shortage disciplines.
Directs promulgation of rules and regulations concerning removal of ticks from pupils and notification to parents.
Requires assent of two-thirds of the members for any bill that enacts or increases tax revenues.
