Senate bill · S9147 (2025-26)

Relates to establishing expanded construction mentorship opportunities for small business enterprises

New York State Senate

Same as A7300, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jun 5, 2026

Sponsor: James Sanders Jr. (State Senator, District 10, Democratic)

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Summary

Relates to establishing expanded construction mentorship opportunities for small business enterprises where there is privity of contract between a small business enterprise and a subcontractor or contractor working on an authority public works contract.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Executive Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To expand mentorship opportunities in the construction industry for small Business Enterprises, providing guidance, resources, and support to enhance their capacity to compete for and complete state contracts successfully.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

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

Committee

Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Procurement And Contracts · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.

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The sponsor's argument

Why James Sanders Jr. says this is needed

Despite state efforts to promote small businesses, many small construction firms continue to face challenges in securing state contracts due to limited access to mentorship, capital, and technical expertise. This bill aims to address these disparities by expanding mentorship programs that connect small businesses with experienced industry professionals. Through technical assistance, business develop- ment training, and procurement guidance, this initiative will enhance small business participation in public construction projects, promote economic equity, and strengthen the state's infrastructure development.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Procurement And Contracts
Senate Procurement And ContractsMay 18, 2026Result: passed
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Full history

Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Jun 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly

Show full history (9 earlier events)

Jun 3, 2026
Rules Report CAL.397
RULES REPORT CAL.397
NY Assembly
Jun 1, 2026
Reference Changed to Ways and Means
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 20, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
May 19, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
May 18, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1155
1ST REPORT CAL.1155
NY Senate
Feb 6, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
NY Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Governmental Operations
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly

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