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- Referred to energy
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BILL NUMBER:A9150
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to excluding Associations of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) from the "green jobs-green New York act of 2009"
Purpose
Excludes the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) from applying for or receiving funds from the "Green Jobs- Green New York Act of 2009."
Summary of provisions
Amends Section 1, Subdivision 3 of Section 1891 of the public authorities law, to exclude the Association of Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) from applying and receiving funds from the "Green Jobs-Green New York Act of 2009.
Justification
In light of the recent news reports that released several video tapes showing ACORN staffers assisting an undercover couple in setting up an illegal prostitution business, it is questionable whether this organization is working in a legal manner and should not be allowed to receive state funds under the Green Jobs-Green New York Act of 2009. In addition to providing assistance in setting up an illegal prostitu- tion business, ACORN staffers also instructed the couple how to skirt other federal laws such as human trafficking, mortgage fraud, tax evasion and how to avoid detection from law enforcement.
According to Section 1, Subdivision 3 of Section 1981 of the public authorities law, "constituency -based organization" is defined as an organization incorporated for the purposed of providing services and other assistance to economically and socially disadvantaged persons within a specific community. ACORN's primary focus is to provide low-in- come families with first-time home buyer programs and weatherization and energy efficient programs, making them a qualifying agency to receive funding. This legislation would prohibit ACORN from submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP) to NYSERDA for funding since the organization is facing several allegations of illegal activity.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to state.
Effective date
Immediately
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