What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date of certain provisions of the self-employment assistance program from 2019 to 2021.
Why it matters
Continues support for unemployed individuals who want to start their own businesses. by allowing them to receive unemployment benefits while working on self-employment, rather than seeking traditional jobs.
Helps foster entrepreneurship and small business growth. during a period when these opportunities might otherwise be limited due to the expiration of the program.
Avoids an abrupt cutoff of assistance. for participants who may be in the middle of their self-employment projects, providing stability and enabling them to plan longer-term.
Signals ongoing legislative support for alternative employment solutions. and may be particularly significant during economic uncertainty or changing job markets, when more people turn to self-employment out of necessity or opportunity.
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Extend Self-Employment Assistance
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History
- Substituted by A2156
- Ordered to third reading cal.1222
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to labor
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Extends provisions relating to self-employment assistance programs and other matters
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6020
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 16, 2019
Introduced by Sen. RAMOS -- 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 chapter 180 of the laws of 2017, 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of this act shall expire December 7, [2019] 2021 when upon such date the provisions of such sections shall be deemed repealed.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.
LBD04225-01-9
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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, 2021 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-Em- ployment Assistance Program (SEAP) to extend the provision until Decem- ber 7, 2021.
Section 2 of this bill provides that this act shall take effect imme- diately.
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
Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2017; Chapter 457 of the Laws of 2015; Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2013 (A.3007-D/S.2607-D); Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2009 (A.6050/S.3707); Chapter 200 of the Laws of 2007 (A.7209/5.4080); Chapter 101 of the Laws of 2006 (A.3190/5.2785); Chapter 413 of the Laws of 2003 (A.3429A/S.2620-A); Chapter 626 of the Laws of 1998 (A.11079/S.7096-A); Chapter 596 of the Laws of 1994 (A.10868-A/S.7904-A).
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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