NY A06240

Establishes an internet listserve administered by the Department of State where individuals can receive electronic notices of new, revised, or emergency rules and regulations proposed in New York, with filtering options based on issues of concern.

Creates the Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform to streamline business permitting by providing comprehensive permit information, establishing an online permit assistance program, conducting pre-permit conferences, and creating expedited review procedures for significant economic development projects.

Requires state agencies to submit proposed rules to the Director of Regulatory Reform prior to publication for review against specified criteria including clarity, necessity, consistency with existing law, and avoidance of unnecessary regulatory burden.

Establishes micro-enterprise education grant programs providing full tuition reimbursement to small business owners and employees for business courses at SUNY or community colleges, with $225,000 appropriated for implementation.

Creates the New York Main Street Center within the Urban Development Corporation and establishes two funding mechanisms: $5.7 million for county main street matching grants and $5 million for downtown development initiative grants supporting renovations and beautification projects in main street districts outside New York City.