NY A01735

Adds honorably discharged veterans as a category of certified business enterprises alongside minority-owned and women-owned businesses in New York State contracting and procurement programs.

Defines "honorably discharged veteran owned business enterprise" as a business at least 51% owned by veterans discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, with real and substantial ownership interest and independent day-to-day control.

Requires state agencies and contracting entities to establish participation goals for veteran-owned businesses in procurement contracts, consistent with findings of the 2010 disparity study.

Applies veteran-owned business enterprise provisions across multiple state laws including executive law, state finance law, public authorities law, general municipal law, banking law, and various state development corporation acts.

Establishes same certification, utilization planning, good faith effort, and waiver procedures for veteran-owned businesses as currently exist for minority-owned and women-owned businesses in state contracting.