NY A05419

Requires the New York Legislature to authorize any new minimum wage order or modification to an existing wage order before it becomes effective.

Mandates the Commissioner of Labor analyze the aggregate cost impact on New York State businesses before proposing wage increases using existing employment data.

Changes wage board approval threshold from a simple majority to unanimous vote of all members before submitting minimum wage recommendations to the Commissioner.

Requires the Commissioner to submit a comprehensive report to the Legislature within 45 days including the wage board's recommendations, the Commissioner's position, all filed objections, and cost analysis before any wage order can take effect.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.