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AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade
association that represents over 2,500 high-tech companies. The AeA
New York Council serves member companies in New York State and New York
City.
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York State Government Affairs
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Your voice in New York
Welcome to the New York State Issues and Government Affairs site. As
your voice in New York, we represent the high-tech industry and have an
positive impact on the issues that can affect your business. If you have any
questions or would like to find out more about our NY Government Affairs
Committee, email Justin Wright,
Executive Director or call 518.437.8820.
For an overview of relevant
legislation now pending before the New York Legislature, go to AeA's New
York Legislation Report.
Attention AeA members!
New York's new "Procurement
Lobbying Act" is substantially changing the way that companies who do
business with New York State operate. The New York Council GAC will provide
the best available information and guidance with regard to interpretation
and amendments that may be made by the "NYS Temporary Commission on
Lobbying". Specific questions or scenarios can be directed to me for follow
up in an anonymous way with the Lobby Commission. For companies who are
engaged in selling to NYS on a regular basis I strongly recommend review and
consultation by your legal counsel.Click the links to view law text such
as a
basic overview of the new changes compiled by the New York's statewide
business group, the 12/28/05
Staff Draft
Guidance to the Lobby Act which includes a number of
exemptions and the criteria to determine if you're eligible for an exemption
and a
Frequently Asked Question sheet prepared by NYS "Office of General
Services".
There is still a tremendous amount of uncertainty about how some
provisions of this act will be applied. I encourage you to check back
regularly for updates.
01.17.06 -
The New York Governor's 2006 Budget Address
01.04.06 -
Governor Pataki: State of the State Address
01.04.06 -
Speaker Silver's Rebuttal and News Conference Responding To Governor
Pataki's 2006 State of the State Message
11.10.05 -
Tech Valley High Signed Into Law Government and Public Policy Sites of
Interest
- State
of New York - includes information on government agencies, economy,
education, etc.
- The
Whitehouse - includes information on The President and Vice
President, commonly requested Federal Services, press releases, etc.
- U.S.
Senate - includes Senators, Committees. Legislative
Activities, etc.
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State
Policy Action Network (SPAN)
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In addition to being the leading technology
industry lobbying organization in Washington D.C., AeA also has a presence
across the country through its 18 council offices. No other technology
trade association has this reach to get you involved in issues at the local
level, where many policy issues are emerging today.
AeA's State
Policy Action Network (SPAN) programs across the country had direct top and
bottom line impact for U.S. technology companies.
What Has SPAN Done For You Lately
$100+ Million Saved, $600+ Million Gained
Arizona: Got business property taxes cut by tens of millions of dollars by reducing the business property tax assessment ratio from 25% down to 20%.
California: Defeated Proposal Undermining Intellectual Property Protections
Oregon: Obtained legislative funding
for continued improvements in engineering programs at state universities,
increased state support for nanotech research, and lowered the corporate tax
burden for most AeA member companies.
Washington: Blocked a software development tax that will save software companies in the City of Seattle over $2 million this year
Florida: Secured $235 million for the "Bright Future" scholarship program
Texas: Secured $295 million in funding for the Governor’s Texas Enterprise Fund for economic development; Passed licensing measure for industry engineers that saves technology firms up to $1 million per year, per engineer in liability
New York: Defeated anti-competitive NYC Software Procurement Proposal that would have resulted in millions in lost software contracts
This year, more onerous state legislative and
regulatory proposals were introduced on more issues and in more states than
ever before, exposing technology companies to cost increases, onerous
regulatory requirements and legal liability expansions.
State Government Affairs Issues followed by
the AeA New York Council and SPAN:
Broadband ||
Finance || Education
|| Environment ||
HR / Workforce
Intellectual Property ||
Outsourcing ||
Privacy ||
Procurement || Tax
Access a network of state
government affairs specialists from member companies, local AeA staff, and
AeA contract lobbyists - Full
Contact List.
For more information on
SPAN contact Ben
Aderson, or
for more information on the AeA New York Council contact Justin Wright, Executive Director, at
518.437.8820
or justin_wright@aeanet.org.
This page was last updated on 06/02/08.
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