BILL NUMBER: S9147
SPONSOR: SANDERS
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law, the state finance law and the public
authorities law, in relation to establishing expanded construction
mentorship opportunities for small business enterprises
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To expand mentorship opportunities in the construction industry for
small Business Enterprises, providing guidance, resources, and support
to enhance their capacity to compete for and complete state contracts
successfully.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one: Amends Subsection e of section 311 of the executive law, as
added by chapter 18 of the laws of 2007 by expanding mentorship opportu-
nities when there is privity of contract between a small business enter-
prise and a subcontractor or contractor working on a state contract.
Section two: Amends Paragraph (j) of subdivision 2-a of section 313 of
the executive law by adding a new paragraph (k), as amended by chapter
96 of the laws of 2019 to encourage mentor- relationships when there is
a privity of contract between a small business enterprise and a subcon-
tractor or contractor working on a state contract.
Section three: Amends Section 147 (1) of the state finance law, to
establish mentor- prot programs when there is privity of contract
between a small business enterprise and a subcontractor or contractor
working on a state contract.
Section four: Amends paragraph b of subdivision 2 of section 1265-b of
the public authorities law, by adding a new subparagraph viii to expand
small business mentoring programs when there is privity of contract
between a small business enterprise and a subcontractor or contractor
working on an authority public works contract.
Section five: Establishes the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Despite state efforts to promote small businesses, many small
construction firms continue to face challenges in securing state
contracts due to limited access to mentorship, capital, and technical
expertise. This bill aims to address these disparities by expanding
mentorship programs that connect small businesses with experienced
industry professionals. Through technical assistance, business develop-
ment training, and procurement guidance, this initiative will enhance
small business participation in public construction projects, promote
economic equity, and strengthen the state's infrastructure development.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
May have minimal administrative costs, with potential funding through
existing state business development programs or public-private partner-
ships.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This law will take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S9147: 313 executive law, 313(2-a) executive law, 147 state finance law