Decreases the frequency of lock-down drills in schools; directs that such drills shall be implemented with a trauma-informed approach; permits parents to opt their children out of such drills.
Provides for joint and survivorship accounts, provides that absent indication to the contrary, funds remaining in such an account upon the death of the depositor shall be deemed part of the depositor's estate.
Provides that a policy of this state should be to increase housing options and opportunities, including but not limited to affordable, and workforce and senior housing.
Requires the secretary of state to promulgate rules and regulations requiring that education and testing for cosmetologists or natural hair stylists include education and testing regarding the provision of services to individuals with all hair types and textures, including, but not limited to, various curl or wave patterns, hair strand thicknesses, and volumes of hair.
Authorizes the Grace Gospel Church of Suffolk, Inc. to file an application for retroactive real property tax exemption for the 2020--2021 and 2021--2022 assessment rolls.
Authorizes Susan Gillinder, the widow of Robert C. Ritchie, to file a new service retirement application and an option election form on behalf of her deceased husband with the New York state and local employees' retirement system.
Directs the commissioner of transportation to waive the annual security deposit fee specified in Use and Occupancy Permit No. 82771 issued to the Bedford Hills Fire District, Town of Bedford, Westchester County allowing for the use of approximately 4,000 square feet of state land for parking for volunteer firefighter members of the Bedford Hills Fire District.
Requires more specific data reporting by the chief administrator to include information relating to all courts in the unified court system, including town and village courts.