New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A05775

Introduced
2/20/25  
Refer
2/20/25  

Caption

Requires applicants for a license to cultivate, process, distribute, deliver, or dispense cannabis within the state to pay a prevailing wage or have entered into a project labor agreement for the construction of buildings or transportation of items relating to the activity described in the application.

Summary

Bill A05775 amends the cannabis law in New York to require that applicants for licenses to cultivate, process, distribute, deliver, or dispense cannabis must either pay a prevailing wage or enter into a project labor agreement for the construction of relevant buildings and for the transportation of cannabis-related items. This requirement aims to ensure fair compensation for workers involved in the cannabis industry, promoting labor standards within this emerging sector.

Impact

The bill will impact the cannabis industry in New York by establishing wage standards for construction and transportation jobs associated with cannabis operations. This change may lead to increased labor costs for applicants, potentially affecting the pricing and availability of cannabis products in the state. Additionally, it aligns the cannabis industry with broader labor practices seen in other sectors, reinforcing the importance of fair wages and labor agreements.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding Bill A05775 appears to be supportive among labor advocates who view it as a necessary step towards ensuring fair wages in the growing cannabis industry. However, there may be concerns from some industry stakeholders about the potential increase in operational costs and the implications for new entrants into the market.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from industry representatives who argue that the requirement to pay prevailing wages or enter into project labor agreements could create barriers for smaller businesses or new applicants trying to enter the cannabis market. Conversely, labor advocates emphasize the importance of protecting workers' rights and ensuring equitable pay in a rapidly expanding industry.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A03062

Requires applicants for a license to cultivate, process, distribute, deliver, or dispense cannabis within the state to pay a prevailing wage or have entered into a project labor agreement for the construction of buildings or transportation of items relating to the activity described in the application.

TX SB259

Relating to the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for use by patients as the best available medical treatment, the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations, and the registration of certain individuals; authorizing fees.

TX HB1504

Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.

TX SB335

Relating to regulating the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB195

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, processing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, storage, dispensing, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

CT SB00535

An Act Excluding School Construction Projects From The Prevailing Wage Requirement Or Use Of A Project Labor Agreement.

TX HB1208

Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

TX SB734

Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing a fee.

KS SB294

Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.

KS HB2678

Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.