Establishes the commission of the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing; requires the commission of the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to transmit complaints in matters affecting the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities to the vulnerable persons' central register; repeals provisions relating to the New York state interagency coordinating council for services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing.
Relates to amending state construction and commodity contracts to provide equitable relief to contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses by reason of construction materials price escalations.
Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence to distribute informational materials on recognizing economic abuse and the support available to victims.
Waives the residency requirement for the commissioner of planning, development, and public transportation for Putnam county, provided that such person resides in Putnam county or an adjoining county within the state of New York.
Enacts the "regulatory fiscal accountability act of 2023"; requires every proposed rule, authorized by law and having a fiscal impact in excess of ten million dollars, to be approved by a two-thirds vote of each of the appropriate legislative committees; requires proposed rules and executive orders affecting political subdivisions to include fiscal notes.
Requires the installation and periodic inspection of water detector alarms in residential dwellings and certain commercial buildings; defines a "water detector alarm" as an electronic device that detects the presence of water and sets off an audible and visual alarm when its sensors are triggered; defines a "commercial building" as a building in which individuals are employed.
Relates to amending state construction and commodity contracts to provide equitable relief to contractors who have sustained unanticipated expenses by reason of construction materials price escalations.
Enacts the New York tropical deforestation-free procurement act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical primary forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains; establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program to assist small and medium-sized businesses and minority- and women-owned businesses in achieving compliant supply chains.