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NY A00904
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Steck
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AI Summary
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Creates a 17-member temporary state commission on economic inequality, equal opportunity, and competitiveness, with 9 members appointed by the governor (including the chair), 3 by the senate temporary president, 3 by the assembly speaker, and 1 each by the senate and assembly minority leaders
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Directs the commission to investigate reducing economic inequality by examining income and wealth inequality, the shrinking middle class, tax policy impacts, minimum wage, and workers' bargaining power
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Requires investigation into eliminating poverty, including issues related to homelessness, children and families in poverty, education, nutrition, health, addiction, criminal justice, and safety nets
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Mandates examination of how to achieve equal opportunity and full employment, covering employment, education, access to capital, housing, loans, transportation, and workforce training
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Commission members serve without compensation but receive expense reimbursement, and must submit findings and legislative recommendations to the governor and legislature by December 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York state commission on economic inequality, equal opportunity, and competitiveness; provides such commission shall investigate, evaluate and make recommendations concerning how to work toward reducing economic inequality, eliminating poverty, achieving equal opportunity and full employment, and boosting economic competitiveness and growth.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026