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NY A01259
Bill
Status
6/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michele Titus
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AI Summary
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Establishes regional advocates for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) within each regional office created under Article Eleven of the Economic Development Law.
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Requires regional advocates to provide technical, managerial, financial and other business assistance to certified MWBE businesses and applicants.
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Mandates regional advocates conduct outreach programs for MWBEs on a bi-annual basis and educational seminars for state agencies on an annual basis.
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Requires regional advocates to document reasons for certification denials or delays and submit annual reports to the statewide advocate and director by September 30th with recommendations and complaint summaries.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
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
ordered to third reading cal.62
1/6/2016