Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2025, as Greek History Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the commemoration of the 204th Anniversary of Greek Independence
Directs the division of homeland security and emergency services to conduct a study on the public safety implications of the electrification of buildings and transportation in the context of emergency response and to issue a report on the findings and recommendations as a result of such study; exempts emergency services vehicles and heavy equipment from the requirements of the climate leadership and community protection act of 2019; prohibits the use of battery packs which contain cobalt mined components for primary propulsion of emergency services vehicles.
Prohibits the elimination of building systems or equipment used for the combustion of fossil fuels, including, natural gas, propane and fuel oil in new building construction.
Provides for state assistance to local governments for the enforcement of fire prevention and building codes using monies paid into the code enforcement account.
Provides that court records in a proceeding under articles 77, 78 and 81 of the mental hygiene law shall not be perused, examined, disclosed, taken or copied by any other person than a party, the attorney or counsel of a party, the guardian, the court evaluator or the court examiner except by order of the court.
Allows retired state police officers to serve as police officers for local police departments without diminution of retirement benefits; empowers the superintendent of state police to approve such service.
Requires instruction in arts and music education to be incorporated into curriculums for all public school students; requires school districts to ensure that appropriately certified teachers are providing such education; authorizes rules and regulations consistent with such provisions.