Establishes Davina's driver accountability law which requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to establish a uniform curriculum for accident prevention courses for use by all sponsoring agencies, delivery agencies and instructors in this state; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Establishes a captive insurance program for commuter vans, black cars, ambulettes and paratransit vehicles, small school buses, and charter buses that are engaged in the business of carrying or transporting nine to twenty-four passengers for hire; pre-arranged for-hire vehicles and accessible vehicles; defines terms.
Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.
Establishes the advanced coursework expansion incentive grant program to school districts who offer advanced courses to economically disadvantaged students.
Enacts the "New York state agency BIPOC asset management and financial institution strategy act" to ensure the promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the state pension system and the New York city pension system's investments by mandating a minimum allocation of assets to BIPOC asset managers, BIPOC financial institutions, and BIPOC financial or professional service firms; addresses disparities in investment opportunities and fosters economic growth within BIPOC communities, aligning with best practices in investment management and bolstering the financial well-being of New York City and state and residents thereof (Part A); directs the comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance to undertake a study on the feasibility of establishing a venture capital program within the common retirement fund and a venture capital tax credit to ensure equitable access to investment opportunities, and foster the growth of emerging diverse founding member businesses (Part B); relates to fair investment practices by investment advisers within the state of New York (Part C).
Authorizes the department of health to establish an indoor air quality inspection, measurement and evaluation program; defines terms; makes related provisions.
Provides that bicycle operators and the businesses affiliated with such operators shall be liable for such operator's failure to carry an identification card or certain other violations regarding the use of a bicycle for commercial purposes; changes violations for the failure to carry an identification card or certain other violation procedures and fines by a commercial bicycle operator.