Gives state income tax credit to volunteer firefighters and members of a volunteer ambulance corps in good standing up to $2500; must be in good standing for a minimum of five years and maintain continued eligibility.
Relates to summaries of readable and understandable insurance policies which shall include the limits of insurance, the term of the policy, the amount of premium and the amount of deductibles and a statement.
Requires the governor and senior state officers to appear before the legislature as requested by the legislature to publicly explain actions and answer questions.
Allows reservists who have served or who are currently serving in the United States armed forces to be eligible for 2.5 points on civil service examinations.
Authorizes and directs the commissioner of health to designate HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 communicable diseases; requires reporting of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 cases to the department of health; creates educational materials about the virus.
Doubles the penalties for use of mobile telephones and use of portable electronic devices when such violations arise out of the same incident as a conviction for failure to move over and when such violations occurred in a work zone.
Protects the identity of witnesses of hate crimes in discovery proceedings by requiring identifying information to be redacted, unless the court rules otherwise for good cause shown.
Establishes the "Purple Star School Program" to assist military-connected students and to recognize the value of military service and civic responsibility.