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NY A05177
Bill
Status
5/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michele Titus
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AI Summary
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Establishes regional minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) advocate positions within each regional office under the economic development law.
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Requires regional advocates to provide technical, managerial, financial and business assistance to certified minority and women-owned 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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Directs regional advocates to document reasons for certification denials or delays and report annually to the statewide advocate and director by September 30th on certifications, outreach efforts, and complaints.
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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
REFERRED TO FINANCE
5/16/2018