What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date of certain provisions related to New York's self-employment assistance program from 2017 to 2019.
Why it matters
Prevents an immediate end to self-employment assistance for unemployed New Yorkers. by keeping certain program provisions active for two more years, allowing individuals to continue accessing resources and support for starting their own businesses.
Gives policymakers more time to assess and potentially improve the self-employment assistance program. by extending the window before key provisions expire, rather than allowing a sudden lapse that could disrupt participants.
Signals ongoing legislative interest in alternative unemployment solutions. the extension suggests that lawmakers see value in options that help jobless individuals become entrepreneurs rather than simply relying on traditional unemployment benefits.
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Extend Self-Employment Aid Program
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History
- Substituted by A4393
- Ordered to third reading cal.1903
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to labor
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Extend Self-Employment Assistance
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5950
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 8, 2017
Introduced by Sen. AKSHAR -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Labor
AN ACT to amend chapter 413 of the laws of 2003 amending the labor law relating to the self-employment assistance program and other matters, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 10 of chapter 413 of the laws of 2003 amending the labor law relating to the self-employment assistance program and other matters, as amended by of chapter 457 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
§ 10. This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that sections eight and nine of this act shall expire December 7, [2017] 2019 when upon such date the provisions of such sections shall be deemed repealed.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08637-01-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 413 of the laws of 2003 amending the labor law relating to the self-employment assistance program and other matters, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof
Purpose of the bill
This bill would extend to December 7, 2019 certain provisions relating to the establishment and operation of the state's Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP).
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 Amends § 10 of Chapter 413 of the Laws of 2003 amending the Labor Law relating to the establishment and operation of the Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) to extend the provision until December 7, 2019.
Section 2 of this bill provides that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The Self-Employment Assistance Program has been extremely successful in helping individuals who are likely to exhaust their regular unemployment insurance benefits to develop and establish small businesses in New York. Qualified individuals participate in a rigorous program that consists of specific benchmarks they must comply with in order to stay in the program. A participant must complete a minimum of twenty hours of entrepreneurial training, meet a minimum of two times with a certified business counselor, create a business plan and send periodic reports to their Department of Labor coordinator. The success of this program is evident. Over 4,000 jobs have been created and $16 million in state tax revenue has been generated at no cost to the state. In an ongoing effort to create and nourish job growth throughout the state, it is critical; that the Self-Employment Assistance Program be extended to afford certain individuals, collecting unemployment insurance benefits the opportunity to take advantage of this program.
Legislative history
2015-2016: S5860 - Signed by Governor.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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