New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A02405

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  

Caption

Enacts the New York state product promotion act; requires the commissioner of economic development to develop and implement the New York state product promotion program; further requires such commissioner to establish and maintain an internet registry to highlight businesses that manufacture or produce products in this state; allows the department of economic development to charge a reasonable fee to cover such administrative costs; requires the commissioner to create a product label with the registry address to help identify such products.

Summary

Bill A02405 aims to establish the New York State Product Promotion Act, which mandates the commissioner of economic development to create a registry that highlights businesses manufacturing or producing products within New York State. This registry will be accessible online and will include details such as business name, address, contact information, and a brief description of the products. Additionally, the commissioner is tasked with launching a media campaign to promote this registry and its associated businesses.

Impact

The enactment of this bill will introduce a new framework within the economic development law, specifically focusing on promoting local manufacturing and production. It will create a centralized online registry that could enhance visibility for New York-based businesses, potentially leading to increased consumer support for locally made products. The bill also allows the department of economic development to charge a registration fee to cover administrative costs, which could impact the financial operations of the department.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding Bill A02405 appears to be positive, as it seeks to support local businesses and promote economic development within the state. However, without recorded votes or committee discussions available, it is difficult to gauge any significant opposition or concerns from stakeholders at this time.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the registration fee that the department can impose, as some businesses might view this as an additional financial burden. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the media campaign and the actual impact on local businesses could be debated among different interest groups, including small business owners and larger manufacturers.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY SB908

Requiring Department of Economic Development to establish WV Produced or Manufactured Program

NY S614

Requires producers of packaging products sold in New Jersey to adopt and implement packaging product stewardship plans.

NY SCR40

Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Allow Local Manufacturers To Expand Production, Lower Costs, And Create New Products.

NY SR24

Requesting The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation To Increase Its Focus On Advanced Manufacturing And Cybersecurity To Allow Local Manufacturers To Expand Production, Lower Costs, And Create New Products.

NY A11092

Requires the department of economic development issue a quarterly report on film production and post-production tax credits by project and by county in the aggregate and publish such reports on such department's website.

NY A05852

Requires manufacturers of kratom products within the state to have a warning label that the product has not been approved by the federal food and drug administration and the products' side effects; prohibits labeling of kratom products as all natural.

NY S08285

Requires manufacturers of kratom products within the state to have a warning label that the product has not been approved by the federal food and drug administration and the products' side effects; prohibits labeling of kratom products as all natural.

NY HB1452

Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

NY HB2212

Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.

NY S07423

Requires the commissioner of economic development, in cooperation with the commissioner of agriculture and markets and the state liquor authority to establish procedures for proposing to the governor nominations for annual awards to be known as "New York state liquor retailers awards", "New York state beer retailers awards", "New York state cider retailer awards", and "New York state mead retailers awards"; requires the commissioner of economic development to promote state policies that will encourage the production and sale of New York labelled beers, ciders, liquors, and mead.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.