Provides for the appointment of a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar, but not identical bills and resolutions; also provides that such committee may refer bills and resolutions to sub-committees for disposition; further provides for appointment of a non-partisan counsel to make referrals to such standing committee on similar bills and resolutions. / Sponsor: KRUEGER Committee:

Authorizes the state liquor authority to issue multiple event caterer's permits. / Sponsor: SEWARD Committee:

Requires the commissioner to implement a recycling program for all state-owned and state-leased properties; requires incentives for adherence and annual reporting to the governor and legislature. / Sponsor: MARCELLINO Committee:

Requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to provide for the payment by the department of taxation and finance of tax refunds within 30 days of the receipt of a taxpayer's tax return, unless there is a discrepancy in such return, in which case the department shall provide written notice to the taxpayer of such discrepancy and a date when the discrepancy will be resolved; failure to comply with such refund and notice requirement shall make the department of taxation and finance liable for interest on the refund due at a rate of 6% per annum. / Sponsor: MARCELLINO Committee:

Adds land in the Town of Hopewell on which the Friends of the Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center, Inc. operates, to the list of premises which are exempt from the provisions of law which generally restrict manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers from sharing an interest in a liquor license. / Sponsor: GALLIVAN Committee:

Relates to expanding the types of agreements that will suffice to show ownership or control of a licensed premises. / Sponsor: MARCELLINO Committee:

Extends the effectiveness of value limitations on contracts for public buildings. / Sponsor: MARCELLINO Committee:

Grants the state liquor authority general rule making privileges for the purpose of effectuating the alcoholic beverage control law and provides for the repeal of such provisions relating thereto. / Sponsor: MARCELLINO Committee:

Relates to outdoor lighting installed by state agencies and public corporations. / Sponsor: MARCELLINO Committee: