Provides that before a person may receive public assistance benefits, they must submit to and pass a drug test; requires health care professionals, law enforcement agencies, and courts report certain instances of substance abuse to the commissioner of social services.
Provides for the continuation of a commercial driver's license after lapse or termination of insurance if a person needs such license to perform their employment.
Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $2500; must be in good standing for a minimum of five years and maintain continued eligibility.
Directs that moneys in the veterans' home services fund shall be payable on vouchers certified by the commissioner of veterans' services; directs a report to be submitted by such commissioner; directs that moneys in the military family relief fund shall be payable on vouchers certified by the commissioner of veterans' services.
Requires the board of elections to check all registered voter's citizenship and lawful permanent resident status; requires all voters to show government issued identification to vote.
Prohibits street takeovers and sideshows; imposes imprisonment of not more than six months, a fine of one thousand dollars, or both such fine and imprisonment for a violation of such prohibition.
Establishes a legislative commission on article V conventions of the states to represent the state of New York at article V conventions; provides penalties for commissioners who exceed their scope of authority and individuals who interfere with the duties of a commissioner.