What's happening
This bill requires municipalities to meet minority and women-owned business participation goals to receive state funding for goods and services.
Why it matters
Directly ties state funding for local governments (including school districts) to their compliance with minority- and women-owned business participation goals. , increasing the leverage the state has to enforce diversity and inclusion efforts in public contracting.
Extends these requirements not just to municipalities themselves but also to any subcontractors they hire. , broadening the reach and impact of the policy beyond primary contracts and encouraging a more diverse pool throughout the supply chain.
Allows for waivers under existing executive law provisions. , meaning there is flexibility for municipalities that demonstrate good faith efforts but cannot meet the participation goals, balancing ambition with practical realities.
Could impact how municipalities plan and execute procurement, grant applications, and partnerships. , potentially requiring new administrative processes, outreach strategies, and documentation to demonstrate compliance and secure state funds.
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Require MWBE Participation for Grants
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
Companion bill
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Require MWBE Participation for Grants
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1462
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 15, 2019
Introduced by Sens. SANDERS, SEPULVEDA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 4 of the state finance law is amended by adding a new subdivision 13 to read as follows:
13. 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.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00430-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
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. Munici- pality, 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
Fiscal implications
None
Local fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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