Establishes a painters' apprenticeship program for public housing residents

Latest action Feb 10, 2026

Establishes a New York state public housing painters apprenticeship program for municipal housing authority residents.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7727, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Labor Law.

Committee

Housing · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Housing, Construction And Community Development · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Establish a painters' apprenticeship program for public housing resi- dents in New York State to provide residents with valuable skills in painting and empower them to pursue a career in a marketable trade

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development
Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentFeb 10, 2026Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development
Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentApr 7, 2025Result: passed
(10) (1) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Julia Salazar and Robert Jackson

Democratic2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Kevin S. Parker says this is needed

In New York State, public housing serves many low-income families. A painters' apprenticeship program reserved for these residents will increase the chances of residents securing gainful employment, improving their financial stability and self-sufficiency. The painters' program will provide residents with valuable skills in painting that they can use in the workforce and pass down to the younger generations in the community. It can create a sense of community among residents in the program as they work together towards a common goal, fostering a supportive environment. The painters' program will provide a pathway for residents to receive formal training and education in painting.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Feb 10, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
Apr 7, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate

Show full history (1 earlier event)

Mar 5, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate

About this record

Summary: The summary comes from NY Open Legislation, the New York State Senate's public record. For more, see How we handle summaries.
Cosponsors: The list shows the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.
Party colors: Parties are shown in the same neutral colors.
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