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16 Co-sponsors
History
- Tabled
- Vetoed memo.59
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 57–0
- 3rd reading cal.906
- Substituted for S1608
- Referred to finance
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.549
- Reported
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- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to economic development
Companion bill
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Requires entities applying for or receiving certain state economic development grants to commit to first considering New York companies as primary suppliers
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor David J. Valesky
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A250
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law and the education law, in relation to "New York First" commitments
Purpose or general idea of bill
To make sure that companies in New York State are considered when research institutions or other entities receiving state research and development funds enter into contracts for services or products necessary to implement the project for which funds are awarded.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends the Executive Law by adding new section 209-u requiring entities applying for research and development awards to consider companies based in the state to provide goods or services necessary to carry out the purposes of the award, including developing prototypes or licensing intellectual property, unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law. The bill requires a written description of how the award recipient will publicize the project and what criteria will be utilized to select the company or companies to be awarded a contract or subcontract for these services, as well as a statement that economic growth resulting from the award will, to the extent feasible, take place in this state.
This bill also amends the Education Law by adding new paragraph (i) to subdivision 1 of §372-a requiring the same consideration of all research, development and commercial enterprises occupying university- related economic development facilities developed, constructed or oper- ated with state funds.
Justification
In order to further the prosperity of individual compa- nies and the overall economic development of the state, companies in New York that can provide services and products necessary to carry out research and development activities funded by the state should be considered for appropriate contracts.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: A.389 Passed Assembly. 2005-2006: A.5597 Passed Assembly. 2003-2004: .A8408 Passed Assembly.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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