What's happening
This bill extends the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Small Business Mentoring Program until December 31, 2029.
Why it matters
Continued support for small businesses. Extending the Small Business Mentoring Program means that small firms will keep getting guidance, resources, and opportunities to participate in Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) contracts, which can be crucial for their growth and survival.
Promotes diversity and economic inclusion. The program helps level the playing field for minority- and women-owned businesses or those lacking established government contracting experience, potentially increasing their representation in large public projects.
Potential for improved project performance. By mentoring and supporting small businesses, the MTA may benefit from a broader pool of qualified contractors, which can foster competition, innovation, and potentially better value for public spending.
Long-term planning and stability. By extending the program for a full decade, the legislation signals a commitment to small business development around MTA projects, giving firms confidence to invest in bidding and building capacity.
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Extend Small Business Mentoring
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Senator · Senate District 14
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History
- Signed chap.234
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.213
- Substituted for A8020
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 47–14
- Ordered to third reading cal.1271
- Referred to rules
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Extend Business Mentoring Program
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Charles Fall
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6354
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
June 6, 2019
Introduced by Sen. COMRIE -- (at request of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority) -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend chapter 206 of the laws of 2010 amending the public authorities law relating to establishing the metropolitan transportation authority small business mentoring program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 3 of chapter 206 of the laws of 2010, amending the public authorities law relating to establishing the metropolitan transportation authority small business mentoring program, is amended to read as follows:
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire December 31, [2019] 2029 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed; provided that such expiration shall not apply to pending and awarded public work contracts and provided further that effective immediately, the addition, amendment or repeal of any rule, regulation or standard necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 206 of the laws of 2010 amend- ing the public authorities law relating to establishing the metropolitan transportation authority small business mentoring program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose of the bill
The MTA Small Business Mentoring program will expire at the end of next year. This proposal extends the program for 10 years until December 31, 2029.
Summary of provisions:
Section 1 of the bill extends the expiration date of Public Authorities Law Section 1265-b to December 31, 2029.
Section 2 of the bill provides that it takes effect immediately.
Justification
The MTA's Small Business Mentoring Program has changed the paradigm of the New York State construction industry by providing numerous public work contract opportunities for small businesses including many NYS certified Minority and Women-owned Businesses. Other business develop- ment supportive services include business development and construction training, access to capital, surety bonding assistance, business plans and back-office support. For the last ten years, the Small Business Mentoring Program has allowed the MTA to award its public works projects in a cost-effective and diverse manner and is responsible for an increase in prime construction awards to NYS certified MWBEs.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
The bill would take effect immediately.
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