Bill > S00242

This bill amends the New York Executive Law to create a streamlined certification process for businesses that are wholly owned by Indian nations or tribes within the state's Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program. Specifically, the bill directs the director of the division of minority and women's business development to establish a procedure that allows businesses owned by Indian nations or tribes to be approved for MWBE certification through a simplified process, rather than requiring them to complete the standard state certification process. The definition of "Indian nation or tribe" is referenced from section two of the New York Indian Law. The bill will take effect immediately, but its amendments will expire concurrently with the existing article of law governing minority and women-owned business enterprises. The goal appears to be reducing bureaucratic barriers and making it easier for tribal businesses to participate in state contracting and business development programs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S242