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Senator · Senate District 59
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History
- Referred to labor
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Enacts the empire state apprenticeship program
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Harry B. Bronson
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act in relation to enacting the empire state apprenticeship program; to amend the labor law, in relation to establishing the empire state apprenticeship tax credit program and granting the commissioner of the department of labor the power to administer such program; and to amend the tax law, in relation to the empire state apprenticeship tax credit (Part A); to amend the labor law, in relation to establishing the empire state apprenticeship grant program for small business and not-for-profit corporations (Part B)
Purpose or general idea of bill
Complementary Tax Credit and Grant programs to be administered by the New York State Labor Department to encourage apprenticeships in nontraditional and growing industries, and among nonprofits and small businesses.
Summary of specific provisions
Part A for tax credit
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Section 1. Adds new section 25-c to the Labor Law.
(a) Authorizes DOL Commissioner to administer the tax credit
(b) Definitions: (1) apprentice agreement; (2) qualified employer; (3) construction; (4) certified employer; (5) qualified apprentice; (6) mentor.
(c) Lists amounts for multi-year refundable tax credit to employers for each full time apprentice (employed for at least six months/year) with annual increases in the credit as the apprentice advances in his or her training, starting at $2,000/year and increasing an additional $1,000/year with a cap of $4,000. Certified employers are entitled to enhanced tax credits of $500 annually if they assign dedicated mentors to apprentices.
(d) thru (h) DOL application and certification/recertification process.
Authorizes certified employers with apprentices to sum hours of various apprentices to earn tax credit.
(i) and (j) Requires DOL Commissioner to issue an annual report and promote the credit
Section 2. Amends Tax Law section 210-B, adding a new subdivision 49, authorizing the credit in tax law pertaining to business corporations.
Section 3 & 4 Amends Tax Law section 606 adding a new subsection (vvv), authorizing credit in personal income tax.
Section 5. Effective date of January 1, 2016 for application of credit.
Part B for grant
Section 1. Adds new Labor Law Article 25-D establishing the Empire State Apprentice Program Grant Program, Section 833.
1. Requires DOL to establish grant program. Grants will be available to non-profit organizations, as well as small businesses (fewer than 25 employees). Grants may be up to $50,000 and must be matched on a 1:1 basis by the grantee.
2. Requires the State Apprenticeship and Training Council to review RFPs and recommend project applications.
3. Requires DOL to issue an annual report.
Section 2. Effective immediately.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Adds new sections 25-c and 25-d to the Labor Law.
Amends Tax Law section 210-B, adding a new subdivision 49, authorizing the credit in tax law pertaining to business corporations.
Amends Tax Law section 606 adding a new subsection (vvv), authorizing credit in personal income tax.
Justification
Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with targeted school work. Apprentices provide a pipeline of skilled workers to employers in growing sectors including advanced manufacturing, agriculture, nursing, and information technology. The skills gap remains a persistent obstacle to higher employment, and this program will be an important step in training workers to end the skills gap for employers. The tax incentives and grants associated with the Empire State Apprenticeship Program will allow employers the opportunity to expand their businesses and grow our economy.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Up to $10 million annually for tax credit starting in 2017, and up to $2.5 million annually for the grant program starting in 2016.
Effective date
Immediately.
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