Eliminates additional application fees and annual fees for special license plates issued to veterans of the armed forces of the United States.
Relates to hate crimes, as defined in article four hundred eighty-five of the penal law, and bail eligibility.
Expands the criteria for a hate crime to include trespass committed at a house of worship.
Prohibits the diminution of health insurance benefits of public employee retirees and their dependents or reducing the employer's contributions for such insurance; defines employers to include the state, municipalities, school districts, and public authorities and commissions.
Enacts the "commuter rail employee rights protection act".
Increases benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers.
Relates to the period of limitation for the prosecution of sex offenses committed against children; such actions may be commenced within 15 years after such child has reached the age of 18.
Establishes the "New York's Own combat veterans healthcare choice program act" to establish tax free savings accounts to pay the healthcare costs of combat veterans on active duty during Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom, until covered by the federal government; directs the division of military and naval affairs to establish a registry of Afghanistan and Iraq veterans.
Relates to the term "income" for purposes of the school tax relief exemption; adds 401(k) and 403(b) accounts to the list of eligible income deductions when determining Enhanced STAR eligibility.
Enacts the "Affordable NY act"; increases the STAR exemptions; adjusts personal income tax rates.
