Requires certain state contracts to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract shall be performed within the United States

4 Co-sponsors

• Owen H. Johnson
• William J. Larkin Jr.
• Kevin S. Parker
• Dale M. Volker

Title of bill

An act to amend the education law, in relation to the performance of certain state contracts

Purpose

To require services under certain state contract be performed in the United States.

Summary of provisions

Adds a new section to state that state contracts shall be required to include a provision stating all services performed under such contract or any subcontract shall be performed within the United States.

Subdivision 2 allows that when a service is required and cannot be provided in the United States, these provisions shall not apply.

Subdivision 3 states that the comptroller shall review all existing state contracts that have not been completed or terminated and determine whether the services are being performed in the United States. Within one year the comptroller's findings shall be made available to the Governor, Senate, Assembly and the general public.

Subdivision 4 gives the definition of state contract and defining contracting agency which means department of education, state university of New York, community colleges and city university of New York.

Section 2 is the effective date.

Justification

One of the most dangerous issues facing our nations workforce is that of the outsourcing of services to foreign countries. New York state should not be outsourcing to foreign businesses services and that can be performed in this country by the world's best workforce. This legislation would help retain jobs as well as keep additional revenue within this country.

Legislative history

2007-08, S.4077; 2005-2006, S.5533.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become law and shall apply to all state contracts entered into on or after such effective date.