Authorizes the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to designate a snowmobile trail within the right-of-way of state route 219 in the town of Concord, Erie county.
Increases access to resources for culturally diverse arts and culture organizations that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, racial and social justice, and cultural preservation.
Enacts the "parks are growing act"; directs the commissioners of parks, recreation and historic preservation, agriculture and markets, and environmental conservation to conduct a land assessment of suitable areas of land for establishing floral and vegetable garden plots and introducing pollinator-friendly species, and to develop and implement a plan pursuant to such land assessment.
Requires the empire state plaza art commission to provide recommendations to the governor on renaming the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; establishes considerations to include places, persons and matters of significance to the state that reflect state values; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the commission's recommendation.
Permits Gold Star families to use any of the public campsites, parks and other public places of recreation in this state free of charge; defines "veteran".
Relates to equipment to be carried on certain vessels; requires a whistle to be carried on all vessels, rowboats, canoes and kayaks; requires fire extinguishers and use of engine cut-off switches on certain vessels.
Allows for individuals with a mental disability who receive or are eligible to receive services for such disability to use any of the public campsites, parks and other public places of recreation in the state without the payment of any fees or other charges.
Requires the department of environmental conservation and the department of health to establish certain standards related to the cleaning of playground equipment after pesticide exposure.
Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with other departments and entities, to conduct a comprehensive study of public and private museums, including taking a census of public and private museums in the state, and to report the findings and recommendations of such study.
Establishes a blue ribbon commission on fair competition in the outdoor recreation industry to examine, evaluate and make recommendations regarding methods to promote fair competition in the outdoor recreation industry; provides such commission shall consist of eleven appointed members; requires a report to the governor and legislature on or before December 31, 2024.