Eliminates the real property tax exemption for fire districts, fire protection districts and ambulance districts developed through industrial development agencies in certain counties.
Directs the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation to make sunscreen available at the entrance to all state parks, recreational facilities, historic sites or programs and other appropriate locations at the discretion of such commissioner; defines term as any topical sunscreen product approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use for the purpose of avoiding overexposure to the sun and not for medical treatment of any injury or illness.
Allows for department of motor vehicles employees to employ an attorney-at-law to defend against certain civil actions; limits the basis for removal of such employees.
Authorizes patients to designate an essential visitor who may assist the patient and perform certain duties on behalf of the patient, including communicating with facility staff regarding the needs of the patient, providing emotional stability and company, and requesting additional care or a change in the care plan.
Enacts the "roadway excavation quality assurance act"; relates to workers on excavations; provides that utility companies or their contractors shall use competent workers and shall pay the prevailing wage on projects where a permit to use, excavate, or open a street is required to be issued.
Protects employee freedom of speech and conscience by prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in meetings sponsored by the employer concerning the employer's views on political or religious matters.
Designates August thirty-first of each year as a day of commemoration to be known as "Overdose Awareness Day"; requires the flag to be flown at half-staff on such date.
Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.
Requires the state board of parole to include at least one member who is or was a member of law enforcement and at least one member who is a crime victim or crime victim's representative.
Relates to providing for security hardware and software safety technology; defines technology equipment; relates to providing aid for computer software purchases; relates to providing building aid for security hardware and software safety technology.