The Business Council of New York State supports this bill, which modifies provisions of the state finance law related to procurement lobbying, and extends the expiration date of these modifications to July 31, 2014.

In 2005, the Procurement Lobbying Law was enacted by the State Legislature with the goals of bringing reform, consistency and transparency to the government procurement lobbying process in New York State. Provisions of the law have been subsequently extended for various duration periods. The current provisions have a sunset expiration date of March 10, 2010.

To read the supporting bill memo click here.