Bill > S04788

This bill establishes a temporary New York State Commission on Economic Inequality, Equal Opportunity, and Competitiveness, comprising 17 members appointed by state political leaders (including the governor, senate leaders, and assembly leaders). The commission will conduct comprehensive investigations into critical socioeconomic issues, including reducing economic and wealth inequality, eliminating poverty, achieving equal opportunity, promoting full employment, and boosting economic competitiveness. The commission will examine wide-ranging topics such as income disparities, minimum wage, workforce development, education, access to capital, healthcare policy, and the impacts of factors like race, gender, class, and international trade. Members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission is authorized to conduct public and private hearings, request data from state agencies, and enter into necessary agreements. By December 1, 2026, the commission must submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations to state leadership, including potential legislative actions, with the overarching goal of promoting justice, equality, democracy, and economic strength in New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4788