Allows reservists who have served or who are currently serving in the United States armed forces to be eligible for 2.5 points on civil service examinations.
Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity if they contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm.
Requires insurers to provide insurance coverage for treatment of rare diseases, life-threatening conditions or diseases, degenerative and disabling conditions, or diagnoses involving medically fragile children, by a provider of the patient's choice.
Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter's education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm's reach of a qualified hunting mentor.
Relates to enhanced aid and incentives for municipalities; provides that enhanced aid and incentives for municipalities will be apportioned to eligible municipalities by the director of the budget on a per-capita basis, based on population.
Creates the state office of the utility consumer advocate to represent interests of residential utility customers including a proposed change of rates, charges, terms and conditions of service, the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions.
Makes all costs and expenses of the department of public service and public service commission subject to appropriation by the legislature on the certification of the chair of the department and upon the audit and warrant of the comptroller.
Provides that the comptroller shall examine and audit all state or federal funds appropriated or received for the humanitarian aid including short term shelter services to migrant individuals and families, including costs associated with humanitarian emergency response and relief centers for individuals entering short term shelter on or after April 1, 2024 in New York city or any other municipality in New York state.
Requires health insurance for state officers and employees who receive health insurance benefits from the state to take effect immediately upon employment.