Increases the penalties for housing related unlawful discriminatory practices based on the lawful source of income of the victim where the respondent receives federal, state or local tax benefits for the housing accommodation at issue.
Relates to establishing a cost of living adjustment for members of the legislature, which provides a mechanism for increasing or decreasing the member's allowance at the same rate as increases or decreases in the median household income.
Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.