Assembly Bill A5666

                            
 
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                                   5666
 
                        2017-2018 Regular Sessions
 
                           I N  A S S E M B L Y
 
                             February 14, 2017
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 Introduced  by  M.  of A. CURRAN, FINCH, GRAF, OAKS, RAIA -- Multi-Spon-
   sored by -- M. of A. BARCLAY, BUTLER, GIGLIO -- read once and referred
   to the Committee on Governmental Operations
 
 AN ACT in relation to creating a temporary state commission to develop a
   "made in New York" program for the purpose of fostering the growth  of
   business  and  industry in New York state and providing for the repeal
   of such provisions upon expiration thereof
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Legislative intent. The legislature hereby finds that thir-
 ty  years ago, New York state was the largest manufacturing state in the
 country. The legislature recognizes that New York state is  one  of  the
 largest  consumers  of manufactured goods in the world; recognizing that
 many of our social problems and dependence on government is a result  of
 the  destruction  of  such  manufacturing center; and recognizing that a
 strong employment sector will  allow  New  York  state  to  advance  the
 welfare  of all of its citizens. The legislature finds that it is there-
 fore necessary and imperative that the legislature develop a  comprehen-
 sive  strategy to rebuild New York state's durable and non-durable manu-
 facturing base. It is therefore the intent of the legislature  that  the
 "made in New York" program be the vehicle to accomplish this objective.
   §  2.  A  temporary  state  commission  is  hereby  created to develop
 programs and policies for the purpose of  enhancing  and  fostering  the
 introduction,  expansion and growth of business and industry in New York
 state. Such commission shall  develop  a  "made  in  New  York"  program
 including, but not limited, to the following:
   (a) Choose target industries which would have a positive effect on New
 York  state  and  its residents and would be beneficial to the financial
 well being of this state.
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD08457-01-7

              

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   (b) Develop voluntary  programs  with  New  York  state  colleges  and
 universities  to  train  students  to work in the selected target indus-
 tries, including specific education in starting and running a business.
   (c)  Create  a tax credit or other similar incentive for employers who
 hire students from these programs  including  full-time,  part-time  and
 summer employment.
   §  3. The commission shall consist of fourteen members to be appointed
 as follows: the commissioner of economic development;  the  commissioner
 of labor; a representative of the SUNY system; a representative from the
 independent  colleges  and  universities in New York state; four persons
 appointed by the governor including one from a labor  interest  and  one
 from  business;  two persons appointed by the temporary president of the
 senate; two appointed by the speaker of the assembly; one  appointed  by
 the  minority  leader  in  the  senate and one appointed by the minority
 leader in the assembly. The governor  shall  designate  the  chairperson
 from  among  his  appointees.  Vacancies  shall  be filled in the manner
 provided for original appointments.
   § 4. The commission may meet within and without the state, shall  hold
 public  hearings, and shall have all the powers of a legislative commit-
 tee pursuant to the legislative law.
   § 5. The members of the commission  shall receive no compensation  for
 their services, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses
 incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder.
   §  6. To the maximum extent feasible, the commission shall be entitled
 to request and receive and shall  utilize  and  be  provided  with  such
 facilities,  resources,  and  data  of  any court, department, division,
 board, bureau, commission, or agency  of  the  state  or  any  political
 subdivision  thereof  as it may reasonably request to carry out properly
 its powers and duties hereunder.
   § 7. The commission shall make a preliminary report to the legislature
 of its conclusions and recommendations, including legislative  proposals
 necessary  to  implement  the suggested programs, not later than June 1,
 2017.
   § 8. This act shall take effect immediately and shall remain in effect
 until June 1, 2018, when upon such date the provisions of this act shall
 expire and be deemed repealed.