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History
- Substituted by A9034B
- Amended on third reading 6285a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.958
- Referred to finance
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Prohibits state agency from entering into contracts for advertising mailings for products and services of entities which relate directly to the authority of such agency
Vetoed · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6285A
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to contracts to disseminate certain advertising materials
Purpose
Prohibits state agency from entering into contracts for advertising mailings for products and services of entities which relate directly to the authority of such agency.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends the executive law by adding a new section 32-a.
Section two is the effective date.
Justification
State agencies occasionally contract to permit the inclusion of advertising materials in mailings from the agency to the public. For example, the Department of Motor Vehicles permits the inclusion of advertisements for auto insurance companies in mailings relating to motor vehicle registration renewals.
The inclusion of advertising materials which closely relate to the regulatory authority of a state agency suggests the tacit endorsement of the State for the provider of a product or service. This effect is compounded when the product or service is required in order to comply with state law or regulation enforced by the agency-for example, proof of maintaining mandatory financial responsibility requirements as enforced by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
By allowing contracts to be negotiated with providers of such products or services, the stale agency unavoidably creates the perception of favoritism toward one competitor to the disadvantage of other competing providers.
Advertisements that promote programs, facilities or operations of any state agency would not be limited under this bill, allowing the State to continue to promote its many important initiatives.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to an contracts entered into on or after such effective date.
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