An Act to renumber 16.754 (1) (a) and 16.754 (2); to amend 16.72 (2) (c), 16.754 (title), 16.754 (2) (title) and 16.754 (3) (intro.); to create 16.754 (1) (am), 16.754 (2) (a), 16.754 (2m) and 66.0147 of the statutes; Relating to: state procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
Impact
The bill is expected to significantly impact state laws related to procurement by mandating that local governments prioritize purchasing from in-state businesses. This could reformulate existing procurement policies and create a more local-focused economic landscape where state and local agencies are aligned in their purchasing strategies. The intention is to stimulate economic development by providing local businesses with increased opportunities to engage in government contracts.
Summary
AB1156 proposes to enhance state procurement processes by encouraging local governments to purchase a defined percentage of products and services from businesses within the state. This initiative is aimed at supporting local economies and fostering business growth within the state by ensuring that a portion of government spending directly benefits local enterprises.
Contention
Discussion surrounding AB1156 may reveal significant points of contention, primarily related to the implications for competition and procurement practices. Critics of the bill could argue that mandating local purchasing could limit opportunities for businesses located out of state, potentially leading to higher costs or inefficiencies if local suppliers cannot meet certain requirements. Proponents, conversely, might counter that supporting local businesses contributes to community stability and job creation, arguing that the economic benefits outweigh the concerns of out-of-state competition.
Crossfiled
An Act to renumber 16.754 (1) (a) and 16.754 (2); to amend 16.72 (2) (c), 16.754 (title), 16.754 (2) (title) and 16.754 (3) (intro.); to create 16.754 (1) (am), 16.754 (2) (a), 16.754 (2m) and 66.0147 of the statutes; Relating to: state procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
An act to amend Sections 16750, 16750.2, 16752, 16753, 16754, 16754.5, 16755, 16755.1, 16758, 16759, and 16760 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 396 of the Penal Code, relating to business.
State procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
Establishes procurement goals that certain percentages of all food and food products purchased by state agencies shall be New York state food products.
Establishes procurement goals that certain percentages of all food and food products purchased by state agencies shall be New York state food products.
Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.