Establishes the New York state clean energy tech production program as a self-directed program for industrial, commercial and large users in order to stimulate the growth and adoption of more efficient use of energy, greater use of advanced energy management products, deeper penetration of renewable energy resources, wider deployment of "distributed" energy resources, and storage.
Authorizes certain groups to adopt a plan for self-insurance as a group to be known as a public group self-insurer; establishes procedures for insolvency of a public group self-insurer and for offering deductibles.
Relates to outdoor restraints of dogs; prohibits tethering under cruel or inhumane conditions, including during dangerous weather conditions when a weather alert, advisory or warning is in effect; provides for civil penalties for violations.
Provides that the commissioner of motor vehicles may contract with private companies or public entities to provide lists of driver's license and partial operating records maintained and collected by the department of motor vehicles.
Requires motor vehicle repair shops to disclose types of replacement parts used in automobile collision repairs and provides a disclosure form to be signed by the owner consenting to the use of any such parts; forbids use of any other parts except new original equipment manufacturer parts on any vehicle during the first year of its manufacture and for the two years following.
Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.