Establishes regional industrial development agencies; repealer
This bill establishes ten regional industrial development agencies across New York State, replacing existing municipal-level agencies with a single agency per region. Each regional agency covers specific geographic areas (e.g., Long Island, NYC, Capital Region), consolidating all local industrial development efforts within that defined area. Agencies must have 15 members appointed by counties based on population, with at least one member per county, and operate as public benefit corporations without member compensation. The bill repeals prior provisions allowing separate municipal agencies, standardizing regional oversight for economic development projects like manufacturing, renewable energy, and commercial facilities.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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