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NY A01986

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/29/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michele Titus

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an office of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Regional Advocate within each regional office under Article Eleven of the Economic Development Law.

  • Regional advocates must provide technical, managerial, financial, and other business assistance to certified MWBEs and applicants.

  • Regional advocates are required to conduct outreach programs for MWBEs on a bi-annual basis and educational seminars for state agencies on an annual basis.

  • Regional advocates must document reasons for certification denials or delays and report annually by September 30th to the statewide advocate and director with recommendations and complaint data.

  • The statewide advocate shall direct regional advocates in developing educational outreach programs and creating awareness of competitive grant programs.

Legislative Description

Creates minority and women-owned business enterprise regional advocates; provides that the advocates will help ensure that municipal agencies comply with the provisions of law relating to minority and women-owned business enterprises.

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

3/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance3/10/2014
Investigations and Government Operations4/29/2013
Ways and Means3/19/2013
Small Business1/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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