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S 6314

Authorizes the empire state development corporation to retain one or more independent MWBE consultant firms to conduct an independent review of procurement procedures utilized by state agencies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nathalia Fernández and 3 co-sponsors

Empowers ESDC to hire independent MWBE consultants to review state procurement procedures, boosting MWBE input, transparency, and external oversight.

REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
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Bill Summary · S 6314

Summary of Bill S 6314

What the bill does

  • Authorizes the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) to retain one or more independent MWBE (minority- and women-owned business enterprises) consultant firms to conduct an independent review of procurement procedures used by state agencies.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary aim appears to be increasing external, independent evaluation of how state agencies conduct procurement, with emphasis on involvement and perspective from MWBE-certified firms. This may support better understanding of procurement practices and potential opportunities for MWBE participation.

Key provisions

  • Empowerment of ESDC: The bill grants ESDC the authority to hire independent MWBE consultant firms.
  • Independent review: The consultants would perform an independent review of procurement procedures utilized by state agencies.
  • MWBE focus: The review would be conducted by MWBE consultants, underscoring an emphasis on MWBE perspectives in evaluating procurement processes.

Who/what is affected

  • State agencies: Their procurement procedures would be subject to independent review.
  • Empire State Development Corporation: Granted authority to hire independent MWBE consultants.
  • MWBE consultant firms: Eligible to be retained to perform the independent review.
  • MWBE ecosystem: Potential benefits from findings and recommendations related to procurement practices.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: March 10, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly or Senate committee on Procurement and Contracts (listed as PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS in the bill’s actions).
  • Legislative actions shown: Referred to Procurement and Contracts on 2025-03-10 (duplicative listing observed).
  • Related and companion bills: Several related measures exist, including A 9934, A 1507, A 5572, S 7245, and companion A 7054 (listed twice). These may reflect prior-session or parallel proposals dealing with MWBE procurement and oversight.

Sponsors

  • Primary: James Sanders Jr.
  • Cosponsors: Nathalia Fernandez, Lea Webb, Kevin S. Parker

Potential impact (high level)

  • Increased external oversight of state procurement procedures with an MWBE lens.
  • Possible enhancement of MWBE participation and procurement transparency.
  • May lead to recommendations for reform in how state agencies manage procurement, supported by independent MWBE expertise.
  • Fiscal and operational implications for ESDC in engaging independent consultants (costs, scope, reporting expectations) would hinge on future bill detailing.

Next steps

  • If the bill advances, it would progress through the Procurement and Contracts committee to further consideration, amendment, and potential floor action. Stakeholders may include MWBEs, state procurement officials, and advocacy groups focused on minority and women-owned businesses.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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