Relates to preserving ecological integrity, wildlife and open space in the Adirondack park; strengthens land use and development provisions in the Adirondack park so as to curtail rural sprawl.
Limits the number of consecutive hours worked by certain employees of cities of one million or more; provides that employees of cities of one million or more who are subject to a collective bargaining agreement shall not work more than 17 consecutive hours in a work day.
Makes tuition free for New York state residents serving as volunteer firefighters at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges.
Relates to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County.
Relates to the removal of a special district officer by recall; requires the state board of elections to prepare a sample form of a recall petition; establishes requirements for the filing and approval of recall petitions.
Increases the penalties for bias related and gang related graffiti, and graffiti upon religious property.
Requires the payment of regular wages to bay constables employed by the town of Hempstead, Nassau county, who have sustained injuries or illnesses in the line of duty.
Allows application to a court to compel compliance with a chemical test where a motorist is suspected to be under the influence and where the driver has refused a chemical test.
Enhances criminal penalties for criminal mischief and larceny offenses committed at a place of religious worship and for cemetery desecration.
Relates to commercial fishing licenses.
