Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Sep 18, 2010 |
tabled vetoed memo.6803 |
Sep 07, 2010 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 22, 2010 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.1087 substituted for s5942 |
Jun 22, 2010 |
substituted by a6766 ordered to third reading cal.1087 committee discharged and committed to rules |
Mar 09, 2010 |
reported and committed to finance |
Jan 06, 2010 |
referred to commerce, economic development and small business |
Jun 19, 2009 |
referred to rules |
Senate Bill S5942
Vetoed By Governor2009-2010 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D, WF) 35th Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A6766 - Vetoed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Vetoed By Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) 28th Senate District
(D) Senate District
2009-S5942 (ACTIVE) - Details
2009-S5942 (ACTIVE) - Summary
Establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program as part of the division of small business to assist small businesses in accessing energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs available through public and private sources; requires notice to be given to the division of small business prior to any rate increase; makes related provisions.
2009-S5942 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S5942 TITLE OF BILL : An act to amend the economic development law and the public service law, in relation to small business energy assistance and advocacy services PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL : This bill would improve New York's business climate by providing for a program of business energy assistance and advocacy. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS : Section One of the bill sets forth legislative findings concerning the impact of rising costs on the State's small businesses and the need for a program of assistance and advocacy to ensure the continued vitality of this crucial sector. Section Two of the bill adds a new Section 138-a to the Economic Development Law to establish a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program within the Division for Small Business. The program shall: o Solicit input from small businesses and organizations representing them on energy assistance needs; identify issues relating to energy availability, affordability and sustainability affecting small
2009-S5942 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 5942 2009-2010 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E June 19, 2009 ___________ Introduced by Sen. STEWART-COUSINS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules AN ACT to amend the economic development law and the public service law, in relation to small business energy assistance and advocacy services THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The legislature hereby finds and declares that rising ener- gy costs present a significant barrier to the economic viability of New York's small businesses, a crucial sector of the state's economy. Small businesses can least afford the time and cost associated with seeking opportunities to conserve energy, utilize energy efficient products and processes and gain access to renewable sources of energy. The viability of small businesses and the overall economic and environmental status of New York state will be enhanced by the development, expansion and promotion of accessible and affordable programs to assist small busi- nesses in energy conservation, energy efficiency, and increased use of renewable resources, and by ensuring equitable treatment of small busi- nesses in the proceedings of energy-related regulatory agencies. The legislature hereby establishes a small business energy assistance and advocacy services program as part of the division for small business within the New York state department of economic development to assist small businesses in accessing energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs available through public and private sources, and to advocate for the initiation and expansion of such programs and for equitable treatment of small businesses in regulatory proceedings related to energy. S 2. The economic development law is amended by adding a new section 138-a to read as follows: S 138-A. SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM. 1. THERE IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE DIVISION A SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND ADVOCACY SERVICES PROGRAM. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10175-01-9
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