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NY A06175

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Robin Schimminger

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Empire State Development Corporation shall develop and implement a public awareness campaign promoting New York state businesses and encouraging purchases from them

  • Campaign shall include an internet website with a "Buy New York Online Networking Directory" where New York business owners can apply to be listed

  • Directory shall include business names, addresses, contact information, products/services descriptions, hours, employee counts, and searchable capabilities by product or service type

  • Public awareness campaign shall use multiple media including internet, radio, print advertising (brochures, billboards, posters), and may recruit public ambassadors to promote the message

  • Campaign must begin by January 1, 2020, with Empire State Development Corporation required to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature by December 1st each year detailing actions and funding needs

Legislative Description

Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state; requires the creating of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.

Last Action

tabled

12/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business3/5/2018
Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry2/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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