New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08815

Introduced
1/8/26  

Caption

Relates to requiring that the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development contain information on the annual minority and women-owned business enterprise utilization and expenditure categorized by minority-owned enterprises, women-owned enterprises, and total utilization and expenditure, and be organized by certain industry categories.

Impact

The enactment of S08815 would significantly influence the reporting structure of state contracts related to minority and women-owned enterprises. By categorizing expenditures and overall utilization detailed in annual reports, the state would provide clearer insights into business participation rates. This change is expected to bolster efforts towards economic development for minority and women-owned businesses in New York, aligning with broader goals of fostering diversity in state contracting.

Summary

Bill S08815, introduced by Senator Webb, seeks to amend the executive law to require the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development to contain detailed information on the utilization and expenditure of minority and women-owned business enterprises. The legislation mandates that this data be categorized by the type of enterprise and organized by various industry sectors, enhancing transparency in state contracting practices. The intended goal is to better assess and promote participation by these certified businesses in state contracts.

Contention

While the bill presents opportunities for increasing visibility and support for minority and women-owned businesses, there may be concerns regarding its administrative burden on contracting agencies. Discussions around this bill could address whether the added reporting requirements might strain resources or if they could potentially lead to resistance from agencies accustomed to less stringent reporting norms. Furthermore, stakeholders might debate the effectiveness of such data in enacting meaningful policy changes that truly benefit minority and women-owned businesses.

Companion Bills

NY A09455

Same As Relates to requiring that the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development contain information on the annual minority and women-owned business enterprise utilization and expenditure categorized by minority-owned enterprises, women-owned enterprises, and total utilization and expenditure, and be organized by certain industry categories.

Previously Filed As

NY A09455

Relates to requiring that the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development contain information on the annual minority and women-owned business enterprise utilization and expenditure categorized by minority-owned enterprises, women-owned enterprises, and total utilization and expenditure, and be organized by certain industry categories.

NY S09926

Requires that certain contracts let by the office of general services be reserved for small businesses, including minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises.

NY H5683

Increases the minimum required awarded to minority business enterprises from 15% to 20% and of that, requires a minimum of 10% be awarded to minority owned businesses and a minimum of 10% be awarded to women owned businesses.

NY HR190

House Study Committee on Minority Business Enterprises, Women Owned Businesses, and Veteran Owned Businesses in State Contracting; create

NY A10864

Establishes minority youth-owned business enterprises in the state of New York and the city of New York; creates certain contracting opportunities for members of minority youth-owned business enterprises; establishes an implementation program and oversight committee for minority youth-owned business enterprises.

NY A08294

Authorizes the director of the division of minority and women's business development and the mayor of the city of New York to enter into a memorandum of understanding to allow reciprocity between the state and New York City for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises.

NY A08353

Authorizes the director of the division of minority and women's business development and the county executive of counties to enter into a memorandum of understanding to allow reciprocity between the state and such county for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises.

NY S08393

Relates to the requirements of the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development; requires the number of new certifications and recertifications including the basis for any denials be included in the annual report from the division of minority and women's business development.

NY A07087

Requires that certain contracts let by the office of general services be reserved for small businesses, including minority-owned business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises.

NY A05491

Requires contractors receiving public funds to pay amounts owed to small businesses and minority-owned business enterprises within 10 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice generated by a small business, minority-owned business enterprise or vendor management service and managed service provider on behalf of the small business or minority-owned business enterprise.

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