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A 7043

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 Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and 2 co-sponsors

EFC would bar contracts, leases, or other agreements with entities not compliant with MWBE rules, boosting MWBE participation in state environmental financing.

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 7043

Summary: New York A 7043

Overview

A 7043 is a bill introduced in the New York Legislature on March 20, 2025. It would require the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) to refrain from entering into contracts, leases, or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with the state’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) requirements. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.

Purpose and intent

  • Strengthen MWBE participation in public financing and procurement associated with environmental infrastructure.
  • Ensure that EFC’s contractual and commercial relationships align with state MWBE goals and compliance standards.

Key provisions (as stated)

  • Prohibits the EFC from entering into contracts, leases, or other agreements with entities that are not compliant with MWBE requirements.
  • Applies specifically to agreements entered into by the EFC (and potentially to related arrangements such as leases or other forms of agreement with non-compliant entities).

Note: The exact statutory language, definitions of “compliant,” and any exceptions, timelines, or enforcement mechanisms are not provided in the summary materials.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) and any entities seeking to contract, lease, or engage in other agreements with the EFC.
  • Vendors, contractors, and lessees: Firms doing business with the EFC would be required to demonstrate MWBE compliance to be eligible for contracting or agreements.
  • MWBE groups: Potentially broader access to EFC-financed or -facilitated environmental infrastructure projects.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
  • Related actions: The bill has a companion in the Senate (S 6087) and prior-session related bills (A 7836, A 1520, A 6089, A 3930) indicating ongoing legislative interest in MWBE requirements for state authority contracts.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
  • Cosponsors: Eddie Gibbs, William Colton

Related bills

  • S 6087 (companion)
  • A 7836, A 1520, A 6089, A 3930 (prior-session counterparts)

Potential impact and considerations

  • Could increase MWBE utilization in projects financed or facilitated by the EFC.
  • May necessitate enhanced compliance verification and documentation processes for prospective contractors and lessees.
  • Could affect project timelines if vendors must demonstrate MWBE status before award.
  • The lack of detailed provisions in the summary means future amendments could clarify exceptions, enforcement, deadlines, and how “MWBE compliance” is measured.

This summary focuses on the substantive intent and likely implications based on the bill’s stated language and context.

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

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