Requires that no less than $50 million is allocated from the cleanwater infrastructure project for the exploration and development of a new source of drinking water for the village of Hoosick Falls and the town of Petersburgh.
Relates to campaign finance reform and legislative leadership term limits.
Relates to creating a tax credit for taxpayers who purchase and install a water filtration or purification system in their residence or business.
Provides for state reimbursement for lost tax revenue due to devaluation of land as a result of toxic contamination.
Directs the department of environmental conservation to conduct a study on the life cycle of battery use and disposal; and directs such department to develop options and recommendations for a battery recycling collection program and a battery recycling outreach and education program.
Grants recognized veterans' organizations free use of pavilions at state parks, other state recreational facilities, and historic sites.
Provides free use of state parks to family members of deceased military; requires rules and regulations for timely implementation.
Creates the "veteran owned business enterprise act" to promote such business enterprises and includes service related veteran owned businesses with minority and women owned businesses.
Provides that the state shall cover the cost of maintenance and operation of local veterans' service agencies up to certain set limits.
Entitles members to bring one statewide piece of legislation of his or her choosing to the floor for a vote without a home rule message and committee review during each two-year term.
