Permits passage of a school budget that will require a tax levy that exceeds the tax levy limit if approved by a majority of the votes cast.
Relates to lowering the minimum required course load and permitting application prior to matriculation for the recruitment incentive and retention program for members of the New York state organized militia.
Establishes a biodiesel grant program for the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel; defines biodiesel fuel as a fuel comprised of mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats, designated B100, and meeting the requirements of the American Society of Testing and Materials designation of D 6751; establishes the biodiesel grant program fund.
Designates the definition of person for the purposes of homicide as Mya's law.
Prohibits statewide elected officers and certain appointed officers from receiving compensation for any book or other published work written during the course of their term of service.
Allows the New York state thruway authority to provide a discounted toll rate to farmers transporting agricultural products.
Creates the crime of stolen valor.
Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Provides that excess investment tax credit amounts may be refundable to operators of a farm operation.
Provides that the state shall cover the cost of maintenance and operation of local veterans' service agencies up to certain set limits.
