Prohibits the New York state environmental facilities corporation from entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the MWBE requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Bill S 6087 ensures the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation only contracts with compliant minority and women-owned businesses, boosting equity in state procurement.

COMMITTED TO RULES

Overview

Bill S 6087 aims to enhance compliance with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) requirements by prohibiting the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) from entering into contracts, leases, or other agreements with entities that do not meet these standards. This legislation seeks to promote equitable participation in state contracts and ensure that minority and women-owned businesses have fair opportunities in the procurement process.

Key Provisions

Compliance Requirement: The bill mandates that any entity wishing to enter into contracts or agreements with the EFC must demonstrate compliance with MWBE requirements.

Enforcement: The EFC will be responsible for verifying the compliance status of potential contractors before any agreements are finalized.

Impact on Contracts: Contracts, leases, or agreements with non-compliant entities will be prohibited, thereby encouraging adherence to MWBE standards.

Impact

Affected Entities: This bill primarily affects businesses seeking to contract with the EFC, particularly those that are not compliant with MWBE regulations. It also impacts minority and women-owned businesses by potentially increasing their opportunities for state contracts.

Economic Implications: By enforcing compliance, the bill aims to foster a more inclusive economic environment, which could lead to increased participation of MWBEs in state-funded projects.

Legislative Timeline

Introduced: March 5, 2025

Referred to Committee: The bill was referred to the Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions Committee on the same day it was introduced.

Advancement: The bill advanced through various legislative stages, including:

1st Report Calendar: May 20, 2025
2nd Report Calendar: May 21, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading: May 22, 2025

Current Status: As of June 13, 2025, the bill has been committed to rules, indicating it is awaiting further legislative action.

Related Legislation

Companion Bill: A 7043 is noted as a companion bill, which may address similar issues or provide additional context to the MWBE compliance framework.

Prior Session Bills: The bill has connections to several prior-session bills (S 6904, S 5064, S 5649, S 7277) that may have addressed related topics or provisions regarding MWBE compliance.

Conclusion

Bill S 6087 represents a significant step towards ensuring that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation engages only with compliant entities, thereby promoting fairness and equity in state contracting processes. By reinforcing MWBE requirements, the bill aims to create a more inclusive economic landscape for minority and women-owned businesses in New York.

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