2017-2018 session: change session
Economy bills
Bills on labor law, wages, workplace safety, economic development programs, small business, agriculture, public authorities and gaming. They move through the Labor, Commerce and Economic Development, Agriculture and Racing committees.
Highest impact
Impact is how much a bill would change if enacted, from 1 (minimal) to 10 (transformational). Passage is our estimate of the chance it becomes law this session. How we score
- A6716Assembly
Create Flood Task Force
This bill creates an Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force to recommend and fund measures to prevent and mitigate flooding in upstate New York.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A7864Assembly
Ban Non-Compete Agreements
This bill prohibits non-compete agreements for employees earning under $75,000 and limits their use and enforcement for others.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A8107Assembly
Invest in Job Training
This bill creates a strategic investment in workforce development program to address workforce needs, support training, and enhance job opportunities across New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - S6536Senate
Boost Workforce Training Funds
This bill creates a statewide workforce development program to address training needs and support job growth, especially for youth, unemployed, and underemployed individuals.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A10756Assembly
Build Juvenile Detention Centers
This bill authorizes the Dormitory Authority to finance, construct, and manage regional juvenile detention facilities through inter-municipal agreements among counties.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A2805Assembly
Support Minority Entrepreneur Centers
This bill repeals and replaces Article 9 of the economic development law to establish entrepreneurship assistance centers focused on supporting minority groups, women, individuals with disabilities,…
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S1616Senate
Allow Transfer of Expired Fares
This bill requires the MTA to allow riders to transfer expired fare balances for up to two years after expiration.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A10573Assembly
Require Language Help for Workers
This bill requires the Workers’ Compensation Board to provide translation, interpretation, and language access services for limited-English proficient injured employees.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0% - A10639Assembly
Paid Bereavement Leave Approved
This bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to include paid family leave for bereavement following the death of a family member.
Impact 7 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact7/10SignificantPassage0% - A1260Assembly
Fund Innovation Vouchers for Small Business
This bill creates the New York State Innovation Voucher Program to help small businesses access research and development through grants for innovation and job growth.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- A10756Assembly
Build Juvenile Detention Centers
This bill authorizes the Dormitory Authority to finance, construct, and manage regional juvenile detention facilities through inter-municipal agreements among counties.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A2805Assembly
Support Minority Entrepreneur Centers
This bill repeals and replaces Article 9 of the economic development law to establish entrepreneurship assistance centers focused on supporting minority groups, women, individuals with disabilities,…
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S1616Senate
Allow Transfer of Expired Fares
This bill requires the MTA to allow riders to transfer expired fare balances for up to two years after expiration.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A10105Assembly
Expand Business Incubator Support
This bill expands the number of designated business incubators, sets stricter funding requirements, and allows more incubator clients to qualify for tax benefits.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A1839Assembly
Standardize Pet Microchips
This bill establishes standards for microchipping dogs and cats, requires registration and information sharing, and improves processes for identifying and notifying owners of seized animals.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A8509Assembly
Regulate Hemp Seed Sales
This bill establishes programs and policies to support, regulate, and promote industrial hemp as an agricultural crop in New York.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S8929Senate
Cover More App Drivers
This bill extends workers' compensation coverage for certain transportation network company (TNC) drivers without a one-year expiration limit.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - A10301Assembly
Protect New York Farmland
This bill expands farmland protection efforts in New York by supporting easements and agreements that keep farmland affordable and in agricultural use.
Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact5/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- S6861Senate
Require Public Notice for Power Lines
This bill requires the Long Island Power Authority to provide public notice before constructing utility transmission facilities, including details and environmental assessments.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S994Senate
Allow Electronic Bell Jar Machines
This bill authorizes and regulates the use of electronic bell jar vending machines by licensed charitable organizations for gaming in New York.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Vetoed
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeVetoed - A8288Assembly
Require Utility Bill Transparency
This bill requires New York gas and electric utilities to provide customers with an annual statement showing detailed charges in their bills.
Impact 3 · Low·Vetoed
Impact3/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A9616Assembly
Change Quorum Rule
This bill changes the quorum requirements for the Public Service Commission to be a majority of its total required members.
Impact 3 · Low·Vetoed
Impact3/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A6175Assembly
Promote New York Businesses
This bill requires the Empire State Development Corporation to create a public awareness campaign and online directory to promote New York state businesses and their products.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - A6991Assembly
Paid Leave for Injured Officers
This bill grants Port Authority police officers full salary and medical coverage if injured or sick due to duty performance.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Vetoed
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeVetoed - S8380Senate
Paid Bereavement Leave Approved
This bill amends New York's workers' compensation law to allow paid family leave for bereavement following the death of a family member.
Impact 7 · Significant·Vetoed
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeVetoed - S6666Senate
Let Acupuncturists Treat Injured Workers
This bill allows licensed or certified acupuncturists to treat injured employees under workers' compensation and sets related rules and fees.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Vetoed
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeVetoed