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- Referred to finance
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Relates to a minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goal requirement in order to receive grant or appropriation money
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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Title of bill
An act to amend the state finance law, in relation to a minority and women-owned business enterprise participation goal requirement in order to receive grant or appropriation money
Purpose
To widen opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) throughout the state of New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 4 of the state finance law is amended by adding a new subdivision 12 to read as follows:
12. Any grant or appropriation of money to a municipality or locality by the state for the procurement of goods and services shall require such municipality be in compliance with the goals for minority and women-owned business enterprise participation pursuant to sections three hundred twelve and three hundred thirteen of the executive law. Municipality, for purposes of this subdivision, shall mean any village, town, city, county, or school district within the state. Such requirement shall also apply to any entity who subcontracts with a municipality or locality. Nothing in this section shall supersede an applicant's or recipient's ability to use a waiver as prescribed by such sections.
Existing law
The state Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises goals do not currently apply to municipalities.
Justification
To increase economic development opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises in New York State.
Legislative history
None
Local fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE : This act shall take effect immediately.
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