2019-2020 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
- A8126Assembly
Create Rail Gateway Commission
This bill creates the Gateway Development Commission, a bi-state agency to oversee, fund, and manage major rail infrastructure projects between New York and New Jersey.
Impact 10 · Transformational·Signed into law
Impact10/10TransformationalOutcomeSigned into law - A316Assembly
Reform Roosevelt Island Oversight
This bill repeals the 1984 law creating the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and enacts a new framework for its governance, powers, and operations.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A8977Assembly
Regulate Hemp and CBD
This bill establishes a regulatory framework for the growth, processing, sale, and labeling of hemp and cannabinoid hemp products in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S6184Senate
Regulate Hemp and Extracts
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing, extraction, and sale of industrial hemp and hemp extract products in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8091Senate
Guarantee Quarantine Sick Leave
This bill establishes paid and unpaid sick leave, family leave, and disability benefits for New York employees under COVID-19 quarantine or isolation orders.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A10153Assembly
Guarantee Paid Quarantine Leave
This bill requires New York employers to provide sick leave and benefits to employees under COVID-19 quarantine or isolation orders.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A10521Assembly
Stop Utility Shutoffs During Emergencies
This bill prohibits utility, water, and telephone service shutoffs for nonpayment during the COVID-19 emergency and for 180 days after, with flexible repayment options for affected customers.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A1261Assembly
Expand Public Works Protections
This bill expands the definition of "public work" for prevailing wage requirements and authorizes stop-work orders for violations.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A4509Assembly
License Elevator Workers
This bill establishes statewide and New York City licensing, training, and safety standards for elevator contractors, mechanics, inspectors, and agencies.
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0% - A7680Assembly
Regulate Hemp and Extracts
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing, and sale of industrial hemp and hemp extract in New York State, including licensing, enforcement, and…
Impact 8 · Significant·0% to pass
Impact8/10SignificantPassage0%
Most likely to pass
Bills not yet signed or vetoed, by Passage score.
- A8126Assembly
Create Rail Gateway Commission
This bill creates the Gateway Development Commission, a bi-state agency to oversee, fund, and manage major rail infrastructure projects between New York and New Jersey.
Impact 10 · Transformational·Signed into law
Impact10/10TransformationalOutcomeSigned into law - A316Assembly
Reform Roosevelt Island Oversight
This bill repeals the 1984 law creating the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and enacts a new framework for its governance, powers, and operations.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A8977Assembly
Regulate Hemp and CBD
This bill establishes a regulatory framework for the growth, processing, sale, and labeling of hemp and cannabinoid hemp products in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S6184Senate
Regulate Hemp and Extracts
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cultivation, processing, extraction, and sale of industrial hemp and hemp extract products in New York State.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S8091Senate
Guarantee Quarantine Sick Leave
This bill establishes paid and unpaid sick leave, family leave, and disability benefits for New York employees under COVID-19 quarantine or isolation orders.
Impact 8 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact8/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S1456Senate
License Required for Combustion Kits
This bill requires a license to buy, use, or store certain compounds that can be combined to create explosive devices.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S1826Senate
Protect New York Call Centers
This bill prohibits state grants and contracts to call center employers who move jobs out of New York, requiring notice and penalties for relocation.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - S4080Senate
License Elevator Workers
This bill requires licensing, training, and regulation of individuals and companies involved in elevator and automated people mover work, including new safety standards and oversight boards.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law
Recently signed or vetoed
- A6679Assembly
Review Statewide Internet Access
This bill requires the Public Service Commission to study, report on, and improve broadband and fiber optic internet access across New York State.
Impact 4 · Low·Vetoed
Impact4/10LowOutcomeVetoed - S7846Senate
Protect Indian Point Workers
This bill requires that employees at the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant receive prevailing wages and job protections during transfers, sales, leases, and decommissioning activities.
Impact 6 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact6/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S6266Senate
Raise Airport Worker Wages
This bill, known as the "healthy terminals act," requires covered airport employers in New York to pay airport workers a prevailing wage and certain benefits.
Impact 7 · Significant·Signed into law
Impact7/10SignificantOutcomeSigned into law - A9089Assembly
Require Approval for Cemetery Mergers
This bill allows cemetery corporations in New York to merge with fewer restrictions on location and acreage, subject to cemetery board approval.
Impact 4 · Low·Signed into law
Impact4/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - A8936Assembly
Crack Down on Fraudulent Providers
This bill allows the Public Service Commission to enforce recommendations and impose penalties or revoke authority if management audits find fraud, abuse, or mismanagement by public authority…
Impact 5 · Moderate·Signed into law
Impact5/10ModerateOutcomeSigned into law - S4661Senate
Require Beer License Number
This bill requires beer-related licenses in New York to display the certificate of authority number on the license.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S7350Senate
List Small Business Aid Programs
This bill requires Empire State Development to publish and maintain an annual online list of state programs assisting small businesses with 50 or fewer employees.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law - S4429Senate
List Business Aid Programs Online
This bill requires the Department of Economic Development to post information online about assistance programs for small, minority, and women-owned businesses.
Impact 3 · Low·Signed into law
Impact3/10LowOutcomeSigned into law