S08248Introduced in the Senate
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.
Introduced by April Baskin, District 63
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business Committee Vote · April 29, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
| Jessica Ramos | 13 | Yes |
| Stephen Chan | 17 | Yes |
| Christopher Ryan | 50 | Yes |
| George Borrello | 57 | Yes |
| Jeremy Zellner | 61 | Yes |
| April Baskin | 63 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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