What's happening
This bill prohibits the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation from contracting with entities not compliant with minority- and women-owned business participation requirements.
Why it matters
Increases leverage for diversity in state contracts. By blocking contracts with entities that aren’t compliant with minority- and women-owned business (MWBE) participation requirements, the law incentivizes contractors to prioritize diversity or risk losing state business.
Could impact project timelines and costs. Entities seeking to do business with the Environmental Facilities Corporation may need to change their practices or partnerships to become compliant, potentially affecting how quickly projects move forward and possibly increasing costs.
Aims to close opportunity gaps. The amendment directly tries to address historic underrepresentation of minority- and women-owned businesses in public contracts, potentially leading to more equitable economic opportunities and wealth distribution.
Signals stricter enforcement of MWBE rules. By binding a major state authority to this requirement, the bill shows a move toward more rigorous enforcement and could set a precedent for other state agencies or public authorities.
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No State Deals Without MWBE
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History
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
Companion bill
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No Contracts for MWBE Violators
In Assembly Committee · Corporations, Authorities And Commissions · Sponsor Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5064
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
April 5, 2019
Introduced by Sen. PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
AN ACT to amend the public authorizes law, in relation to prohibiting the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 1285 of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new subdivision 9 to read as follows:
9. The corporation shall not enter into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; and shall apply to all contracts, agreements and leases entered into on or after such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00367-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorizes law, in relation to prohibiting the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women- owned businesses
Purpose
To increase the opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses throughout the State.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Section 1285 of the public authorities law is amended by adding a new subdivision 9 to read as follows:
9. The corporation shall not enter into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses.
Justification
The State has committed to a 30% utilization goal for minority- and women-owned businesses for all state agencies. Including public authori- ties will expand opportunities for small businesses and MWBEs as well as opportunities for the State to expand its stated commitment.
Legislative history
2017-18: S.6904 - REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law; and shall apply to all contracts, agreements and leases entered into on or after such date.
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