Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund for the purpose of providing grants to municipal subdivisions to reimburse such municipal subdivisions for the costs of procuring consumer or commercial vehicles which are union-made.
Impact
If enacted, this bill could significantly influence local government purchasing strategies by incentivizing the selection of union-made vehicles. By providing grants to municipalities, S07837 aims to enhance the competitiveness of labor unions and American-made products in the public procurement process. This program could potentially lead to increased funding directed towards purchasing vehicles that meet these criteria, thus impacting local budgets. The establishment of this program may also foster stronger relationships between local governments and labor organizations, enhancing cooperation in economic matters.
Summary
Bill S07837 establishes the Buy American, Buy Union Grant Program, which is designed to provide financial assistance to municipal subdivisions for the procurement of consumer and commercial vehicles that are union-made. The program, operated by the Department of Economic Development, aims to reimburse these subdivisions for up to 20% of the costs incurred when purchasing eligible vehicles. This initiative underscores a commitment to supporting domestic manufacturing and labor, aligning with broader economic development goals within the state of New York.
Contention
Although the bill may be seen as promoting American labor and manufacturing, it could also lead to contention regarding the collection of union memberships and the limitations it might impose on municipalities that prefer or require flexibility in their procurement processes. Critics may argue that a focus on union-made products could limit competition and inflate costs, especially in areas lacking unionized manufacturers. The dialogue surrounding this bill could engage various stakeholders, ranging from municipal officials to labor organizations, each with their perspectives on the implications of such grant programs.
Establishes a municipal senior center capital support program in the office for the aging to assist municipalities in accessing capital funds necessary for the purchase of senior buses; directs the director of the office for the aging to develop an application and establish criteria for the disbursement of grants to eligible municipalities for the purpose of procuring senior buses; makes an appropriation.
Establishes a municipal senior center capital support program in the office for the aging to assist municipalities in accessing capital funds necessary for the purchase of senior buses; directs the director of the office for the aging to develop an application and establish criteria for the disbursement of grants to eligible municipalities for the purpose of procuring senior buses; makes an appropriation.
Establishes the everyone can play grant program which allows for grants up to $100,000 to municipalities to cover the costs for the creation of handicap accessible aspects in new or existing recreation facilities.
Establishes the everyone can play grant program which allows for grants up to $100,000 to municipalities to cover the costs for the creation of handicap accessible aspects in new or existing recreation facilities.
Establishes the hire a vet grant program; provides grants to municipalities where a veteran is hired and employed, for not less than twelve continuous and uninterrupted months in a full-time or part-time position.