A01909Introduced in the Assembly
Establishes a rural remote recruitment program to provide monetary incentives for remote workers to relocate into rural areas of New York that opt into the program; provides an application process; provides for funding; requires on an annual basis a program report specifying the number of applicants to the program, the number of applicants approved, the names of participants, information as to benefits and the total increase in rural population.
Introduced by Robert Smullen, District 118
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes a rural remote recruitment program to provide monetary incentives for remote workers to relocate into rural areas of New York that opt into the program; provides an application process; provides for funding; requires on an annual basis a program report specifying the number of applicants to the program, the number of applicants approved, the names of participants, information as to benefits and the total increase in rural population.
Where it stands
referred to economic development
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Economic Development Committee: Held for Consideration · May 20, 2025
17
Yes
6
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
26 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | Absent |
| Judy Griffin | 21 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Larinda Hooks | 35 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Alec Brook-Krasny | 46 | No |
| Nikki Lucas | 60 | Yes |
| Samuel Pirozzolo | 63 | Absent |
Bill history
referred to economic development
held for consideration in economic development
referred to economic development
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