Relates to the organization of industrial development agencies
This bill requires industrial development agencies in New York municipalities to include a representative from a labor organization on their governing boards. It defines "labor organization" as any group formed for collective bargaining, handling workplace grievances, or worker protection (excluding company unions). Agencies must have 3-7 members, including at least one labor representative, a local government/business representative, and a school district representative. The law aims to ensure worker voices are part of decisions affecting local economic development projects.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action May 11, 2026
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The bill expands the size of Industrial Development Agency boards from a maximum of seven to nine members. It also clarifies that these new members must include representatives from local government, school boards, and organized labor, ensuring broader community representation in local economic development decisions.
Scope change
The bill applies to the composition and membership requirements of Industrial Development Agencies across municipalities.
REQUIREMENT
Increased the maximum number of board members allowed on an Industrial Development Agency from seven to nine.
Added specific requirements that board members must include representatives from organized labor and school boards alongside existing local government and business representatives.
DEFINITION
Updated the list of eligible member groups to explicitly include school boards and organized labor in the composition of the agency.
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Committee
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Amendments
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Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 838A
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michaelle Solages
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jonathan Jacobson
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Michael Cashman
DDemocratic
Co
Paula Kay
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Bendett
RRepublican/Conservative
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