Limits the power of the legislature to amend a redistricting plan submitted by the independent redistricting commission where it affects more than two percent of the population of any district contained in such plan.
Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials; requires the uniform building code to set standards for the use of solid-sawn lumber in construction and for the grading of used solid-sawn lumber; requires the secretary of state to develop a program for grading reclaimed wood for structural purposes.
Relates to the reporting by the office of fire prevention and control; requires reporting statewide training hours allocated to each firefighter; directs that such report identifies the fire department or district providing training.
Expands the ethical duties of public officers and employees to include compliance with the state human rights law and any policies or procedures implemented by their employer related thereto.
Establishes standards for the reuse of deconstructed building materials; requires the uniform building code to set standards for the use of solid-sawn lumber in construction and for the grading of used solid-sawn lumber; requires the secretary of state to develop a program for grading reclaimed wood for structural purposes.
Provides for the conducting of meetings by public bodies through the use of videoconferencing or other electronic means; sets rules and procedures related thereto.
Exempts the residency requirement for certain assistant district attorney positions within Saratoga County; provides such exemption does not apply to the positions of first assistant district attorney or chief assistant district attorney.
Provides that a proceeding challenging apportionment by the legislature shall be brought in certain designated courts in a judicial department within which at least one petitioner resides.
Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain information and communications technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security.
Relates to providing timely and up-front payments from the state to small not-for-profit corporations; enables the competitiveness of smaller not-for-profit corporations serving the state.