BILL NUMBER: S6087
SPONSOR: PARKER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the public authorizes law, in relation to prohibiting
the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering
into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not
compliant with the requirements of article five-A of the general munici-
pal law regarding participation by minority- and women-owned businesses
 
PURPOSE:
To increase the opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses
throughout the State.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. Section 1285 of the public authorities law is amended by
adding a new subdivision 9 to read as follows:
9. The corporation shall not enter into contracts, leases or other
agreements with entities that are not compliant with the requirements of
article five-A of the general municipal law regarding participation by
minority- and women-owned businesses.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The State has committed to a 301 utilization goal for minority- and
women-owned businesses for all state agencies. Including public authori-
ties will expand opportunities for small businesses and MWBEs as well as
opportunities for the State to expand its stated commitment.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-24: S7277 Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
2021-22: S5649- Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
2019-20: S.5064 - Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
2017-18: S.6904 - REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None to the state.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it
shall have become a law; and shall apply to all contracts, agreements
and leases entered into on or after such date.

Statutes affected:
S6087: 1285 public authorities law