Restricts the performance of surgical devocalization procedures on dogs and cats

Relates to developing criteria and guidelines for state designated arts and cultural districts

Requires the New York state thruway authority to submit biannual reports to the legislature of all fiscal transactions, receipts and expenditures

Relates to aggravated cruelty to animals

Includes Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for purposes of workers' compensation

Enacts the "Big Five African Trophies Act" relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products