Requires that the state fund any program which imposes a mandate upon municipal corporations or school districts; establishes criteria for any exemption from such law if such mandate is ordered by the judiciary, pursuant to an executive order or requested by the locality; establishes the New York state mandate review council.
Sen. Rob Ortt
Sponsored bills
Grants in-state tuition for community college for individuals who have received letters of acceptance to the military.
Limits the tenure of the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, majority leader of the senate, minority leader of the senate, majority leader of the assembly and minority leader of the assembly to 8 years; limits the tenure of the chairman of any single legislative committee to 8 consecutive years.
Prohibits certain student organizations which participate in discrimination or intolerance from receiving funding from SUNY, CUNY or community colleges.
Relates to purchasing restrictions and persons boycotting American allies.
Provides eligibility for unemployment benefits for certain persons under quarantine for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.
Provides that a license to carry or possess a firearm shall be revoked or suspended where a temporary order of protection or an order of protection has been issued, or a temporary order of protection or an order of protection has been willfully violated.
Provides a tax deduction for small business employers of 25% of the wages, salary or compensation paid to up to ten employees who earn up to 110% of the minimum wage.
Prohibits level two or three sex offenders from voting at a school or facility for children; authorizes absentee voting for such offenders.