In this Advocacy Alert:

1. End of 2024 NY State Legislative Session Memo
2. NPW State Advocacy on Prompt Contracting and Procurement
   
3. Political Campaign Activities for Nonprofit Organizations: July 11
4. Advocacy Learning Lab: September 12
   
5. County Budget Forums
   

End of 2024 NY State Legislative Session Memo

During the 2024 Legislative Session, the Senate, Assembly, and Governor revisited a number of public policy issues that were not fully addressed in the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 impacting New York’s economy, environment, healthcare system, education, and other critical policies. While the legislative session was scheduled to end on Thursday, June 6th, the legislature made a brief extension and ultimately gaveled out for the summer early Saturday morning as legislators planned to head home to their districts and constituents in preparation for upcoming elections.

We are pleased to share more details and highlights from our partners at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC HERE.

Progress on NPW State Advocacy on Prompt Contracting and Procurement

With gratitude to Senator Shelley Mayer and her team, Assemblymember Amy Paulin and her team and Deanne Braveman, Senior Vice President,  Mercury Public Affairs, LLC, we are pleased to announce that S.4877-B sponsored to Senate Shelley Mayer and A.2740-B sponsored by Assembly Member Amy Paulin has passed the Assembly and Senate.  This is monumental as this Bill has not previously passed the Assembly.

These Bills define noncompliant state agency; provides for timelines and procedures for state agency contracts involving not-for-profit corporations. There is more to go as we continue to work with the legislature and reach out to the Governor to ensure enactment into law. 

Read NPW’s 2024 Advocacy and Policy Agenda - Collaborating For Equitable Contracting. 

Save the Date: July 11^th, 9:00 - 10:00 AM: Political Campaign Activities for Nonprofit Organizations - Permitted and Prohibited Actions: Guidelines for Staff and Board Members 

• It is critical that nonprofit organizations adhere to what is permissible during campaign season and all year round.  The experts at Pro Bono Partnership will join us for an informative presentation.
  
  
• In the meantime, please see NPW’s Advocacy Toolkit and look out for a soon to be released Political Campaign Fact Sheet.

Advocacy Learning Lab: September 12

Back by popular demand – please join us to better understand the legislative process, how your nonprofit can build power around the issues that matter to your organization and the people and communities you serve, and to gain the tools to advance your mission and seek needed resources. Register HERE.

Save the Dates: County Budget Forums (NPW Members Only, Free)

• October 9, 2024, 8:30 -10:30 AM: Westchester County Executive George Latimer
• October 23, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Westchester County Board of Legislators

See ALL NPW Upcoming Events HERE.