New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03510

Introduced
1/28/25  
Refer
1/28/25  

Caption

Establishes the office of ethnic and community media; provides duties of the executive director; requires each state agency to seek to direct at least fifty percent of its total spending on advertising to ethnic and community media outlets.

Summary

Bill A03510 proposes the establishment of an Office of Ethnic and Community Media within the New York State government. This office will be headed by an executive director appointed by the governor and will serve to enhance communication between state agencies and ethnic and community media outlets. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the executive director, which include advising the governor, facilitating communication, monitoring advertising resources, and preparing annual reports on state agency advertising expenditures.

Impact

The bill mandates that each state agency allocate at least fifty percent of its total advertising budget to ethnic and community media outlets. This requirement aims to ensure that diverse communities are adequately represented in state communications. Additionally, the establishment of this office may lead to increased visibility and support for ethnic and community media, potentially altering the landscape of media funding and representation in New York.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A03510 appears to be generally supportive, particularly among advocates for minority and community representation in media. However, there may be concerns regarding the feasibility of the advertising spending requirement and how it will be implemented across various state agencies.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from state agencies regarding the practicality of meeting the 50% advertising spending requirement on ethnic and community media outlets. Some agencies may argue that such a mandate could limit their ability to effectively reach broader audiences or fulfill legal advertising obligations. Additionally, there may be discussions about the criteria for what constitutes an ethnic and community media outlet.

Companion Bills

NY S02469

Same As Establishes the office of ethnic and community media; provides duties of the executive director; requires each state agency to seek to direct at least fifty percent of its total spending on advertising to ethnic and community media outlets.

Previously Filed As

NY S02469

Establishes the office of ethnic and community media; provides duties of the executive director; requires each state agency to seek to direct at least fifty percent of its total spending on advertising to ethnic and community media outlets.

NY SB1358

News outlets: state expenditures on ethnic and community media outlets.

NY A01042

Enacts the "local, community and ethnic media commitment act"; requires state agencies to publish certain information in local, community and ethnic media; defines local, community and ethnic media; requires the office of general services to develop and maintain a list of local, community and ethnic media outlets.

NY S02129

Enacts the "local, community and ethnic media commitment act"; requires state agencies to publish certain information in local, community and ethnic media; defines local, community and ethnic media; requires the office of general services to develop and maintain a list of local, community and ethnic media outlets.

NY HB2410

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NY SB2157

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NY HB3068

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