New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04464

Introduced
2/5/25  
Refer
2/5/25  
Engrossed
5/29/25  
Refer
5/29/25  
Refer
1/7/26  
Engrossed
4/22/26  

Caption

Relates to the organization of industrial development agencies and the definition of labor organization.

Impact

The proposed law updates the framework surrounding industrial development agencies, making them structured as public benefit corporations. It allows for agency boards to have an expanded membership from three to nine members, integrating representation from local labor organizations and school boards. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure that the interests and voices of labor are considered in economic decision-making processes at the municipal level. Proponents argue that this will create a more equitable approach to development while aligning industrial growth with labor rights.

Summary

Bill S04464 aims to amend the general municipal law concerning the organization of industrial development agencies and the definition of labor organizations in New York State. The legislation seeks to clarify the role and composition of industrial development agencies by adjusting membership requirements to include local labor organization representatives, thereby enhancing the collaboration between labor groups and industrial agencies. This change is intended to foster greater involvement of labor organizations in discussions pertinent to economic development initiatives and their implications for workers.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding S04464 include debates regarding how enhanced labor representation might influence development decisions and project approvals. Supporters claim that including labor organizations in the decision-making processes will lead to better outcomes for workers and communities, while opponents may fear potential delays in projects due to increased negotiations and policies being influenced by labor interests. This balance of labor and economic interests will likely be a focal point during discussions as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

NY A00838

Same As Relates to the organization of industrial development agencies and the definition of labor organization.

Previously Filed As

NY A00838

Relates to the organization of industrial development agencies and the definition of labor organization.

NY S09761

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts.

NY A10741

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts.

NY S09613

Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program to fund not-for-profit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, immigrant-serving organizations, senior-serving agencies, housing-based organizations, and other trusted community partners to conduct advance care planning education, outreach, and navigation.

NY A10477

Establishes a statewide advance care planning public awareness campaign and a community based advance care planning outreach grant program to fund not-for-profit community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, immigrant-serving organizations, senior-serving agencies, housing-based organizations, and other trusted community partners to conduct advance care planning education, outreach, and navigation.

NY A08667

Permits employees of authorized organizations to operate games of chance.

NY S08301

Establishes the office of nonprofit development within the empire state development corporation to assist nonprofit organizations with business development, capacity building, technical support and education.

NY S09931

Requires that an organization applying for grant funding shall provide to arts agencies a certification that it will enter into a labor peace agreement with at least one bona fide labor organization either where such bona fide labor organization is actively representing employees providing services covered by the organization seeking such grant funding or upon notice by a bona fide labor organization that is attempting to represent employees who will provide services to the organization seeking such grant funding; relates to prevailing wage requirements for not-for-profit theaters and payment of their employees on productions funded by the New York state council on the arts or arts agencies of localities.

NY A10113

Requires either a school district superintendent or a representative of a school board as part of industrial development agencies.

NY S09855

Relates to requirements associated with contracts between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including an advance payment of 25% of the total award to cover expenses incurred in the first quarter.

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