Relates to requiring approval through public referendum in the municipality in which a major electric generating facility is intended to be located prior to final determination for a final siting permit.
Requires that the state fund any program which imposes a mandate upon municipal corporations or school districts; establishes criteria for any exemption from such law if such mandate is ordered by the judiciary, pursuant to an executive order or requested by the locality; establishes the New York state mandate review council.
Provides that the department of transportation shall not prohibit concealed carry firearms at state rest and parking areas and scenic overlooks by persons with a valid permit to carry concealed.
Relates to the priority of persons with responsibility to determine the disposition of human remains; provides that persons designated by a member of the military shall have first priority.
Relates to appointing ad hoc members to the New York state board on electric generation siting and the environment; provides notification of the status of proposed candidates for appointment.
Provides a tax deduction for small business employers of 25% of the wages, salary or compensation paid to up to ten employees who earn up to 110% of the minimum wage.
Requires the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel in state diesel operated vehicles; defines biodiesel as renewable, biodegradable, mono alkyl ester combustible liquid fuel derived from agricultural plant oils, animal fats or waste oils and greases.
Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.
Provides that a license to carry or possess a firearm shall be revoked or suspended where a temporary order of protection or an order of protection has been issued, or a temporary order of protection or an order of protection has been willfully violated.
Establishes the internet media freedom task force to study the practices and policies of social media companies that allow the posting of third-party content by users, as well as other issues relating to dissemination of such content, including but not limited to, forms of censorship employed by social media companies.