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R331Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Create Tech Innovation Committee

Official title

“Establishes a select committee on technology and innovation”

Sponsor John J. FlanaganSD-2+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution establishes a Select Committee on Technology and Innovation to advance technology business growth and job creation in New York.

Why it matters

  1. Targets economic recovery and inclusion. The committee is tasked with not only boosting technology business growth but also ensuring that opportunities in tech reach marginalized groups, such as veterans, people with disabilities, minorities, and women—potentially leading to more equitable access to high-growth sectors.

  2. Aims to identify and remove barriers. By focusing on the elimination of statutory and regulatory obstacles, the resolution addresses issues that may currently hinder the establishment or expansion of innovative businesses, potentially making New York more competitive for tech startups and established firms alike.

  3. Creates a dedicated legislative voice for tech policy. With authority to hold hearings, gather information, and propose legislation, the committee could accelerate the development of tech-friendly laws and policies, ensuring that the state’s approach keeps pace with rapid technological change.

  4. Promotes collaboration and future readiness. The committee’s mandate to interact with both public and private organizations encourages stronger partnerships and a proactive approach to identifying the state’s needs in technology and innovation, which could help New York better anticipate and adapt to future economic shifts.

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Create Tech Innovation Committee

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
John J. Flanagan

Senator · Senate District 2

Chair, Rules

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 331 BY: Senator FLANAGAN ESTABLISHING a Select Committee on Technology and Innovation WHEREAS, It is widely recognized that the path to prosperity and the economic recovery of New York state lies in job creation, job training and in… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 331 BY: Senator FLANAGAN ESTABLISHING a Select Committee on Technology and Innovation WHEREAS, It is widely recognized that the path to prosperity and the economic recovery of New York state lies in job creation, job training and in broadening economic choices and career opportunities for all citizens and that achieving these goals can be accelerated by the enhancement of the state's technological and innovative spirit via the growth and development of technology businesses and programs; and WHEREAS, Business innovation and the development of new technology businesses is vital to the state of New York; and WHEREAS, Research has shown that successful technology businesses can often rise above current conditions of a regional economy, but such success can be stymied by various endemic barriers that stifle the ability of technology businesses in our state to fulfill its mission and achieve maximum job creation and positive economic impact; and WHEREAS, The Senate also seeks to expand access and opportunity to technology businesses and programs for all groups including many marginalized by current programs such as veterans, disabled individuals, individuals who are minorities and women, using collaborations with several state agencies and non-state sponsors; and WHEREAS, The Senate looks to remove statutory and regulatory barriers to entry for innovative businesses seeking to operate in New York; and WHEREAS, It is recognized that an open forum is needed to properly ascertain the current and future needs of our state's technology business climate to advance and improve technology programs and help these businesses and programs develop to their maximum potential; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That a Select Committee on Technology and Innovation is hereby established, to conduct meetings, conferences, examinations, and public hearings, to gather information and make legislative proposals, reports, and recommendations, and to provide outreach to and interaction with private and public organizations that provide technology programs, and to make recommendations on efforts to strengthen job creation including related legislative proposals and resolutions before the State Legislature in such areas; all with the aim of growing the spirit of enterprise and innovation in New York; and be it further RESOLVED, The Select Committee shall consist of eleven Senators, to be appointed by the Majority Coalition leaders, pursuant to membership composition as set fourth under Senate Rule VIII; and be it further RESOLVED, The chairperson of such committee shall be appointed by the Majority Coalition leaders; and be it further RESOLVED, That such committee shall have the same authority as committees constituted under Article 4 of the Legislative Law and Senate Rule VIII.

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