[vendtalk] Expanded BEP in New York
Charlie Richardson
charlieofalbany at verizon.net
Mon Oct 4 00:04:55 UTC 2010
http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06420%09%09&Summary=Y&Text=Y
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From: "Loren Wakefield" <isaiah5719 at mchsi.com>
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> Would there be a way to get a copy of the language used to get it passed?
> I firmly believe that Iowa needs a similar bill.
>
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> Loren Wakefield
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charlie Richardson" <charlieofalbany at verizon.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 6:59 PM
> Subject: [vendtalk] Expanded BEP in New York
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>> In 1992 when the mini Randolph-Sheppard was passed in New York there
>> were exemptions to the priority. State Universities, Corrections,
>> Thruway and population of 400 or less employees were not covered.
>>
>> Two years ago we had drafted legislation removing those exemptions. At
>> first there was also an inclusion of vendors into the state benefit
>> programs, but with too much in one bill we figured we should concentrate
>> on what's more important, more business opportunities for blind people.
>>
>> The bill passed both houses this year and the governor just signed it in
>> today.
>>
>> There is also a new inclusion for the priority of all airports in the
>> state.
>>
>> This is huge and I'd like to thank all involved that have made this
>> happen and also the governor for supporting it.
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