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The committee, chaired by Senator Sean Ryan, first referred S.1613-A — a bill directing the Empire State Development Corporation, in conjunction with the Office of General Services, to prepare plans for mixed-use commercial and residential development and a redesign of part of the Harriman Campus — to the Senate Finance Committee. Senator Chris Ryan moved the referral and Senator Baskin seconded the motion. The committee chair called the question and the bill was reported to finance.

Three local bills introduced by Senator Skoufis (S.6416), Senator Skoufis (S.6417) and Senator Skoufis (S.6418) — each amending the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law to provide for retail liquor licenses at specified premises and addressing proximity to houses of worship — were reported to the Senate floor. Motions to move those measures were made and seconded; the committee recorded one “without recommendation” on S.6416 and Senator Martinez recorded “without recommendation” on both S.6417 and S.6418.

The committee also referred S.6626 (sponsored by Senator Baskin), an amendment to the Economic Development Law to establish a public online registry of vacant commercial storefronts, to the finance committee. Senators Murray and Chan recorded votes “without recommendation” on that bill. During discussion Senator Baskin said the measure would be useful and suggested adding incentives to encourage municipal participation; the committee noted that rulemaking and verification processes would be developed by the economic development agency in consultation with the Department of State if the bill moves forward.

All six measures were reported out of committee. Most actions proceeded by voice vote; specific recorded “without recommendation” votes are noted above.

Votes at a glance

- S.1613-A (Harriman Campus redevelopment): referred to Finance. Motion: Senator Chris Ryan; second: Senator Baskin. Reported to Finance.
- S.6416 (local ABC law, retail liquor license): moved to floor. Motion: Senator Perla; second: Senator Murray. 1 without recommendation (unspecified).
- S.6417 (local ABC law, retail liquor license): moved to floor. Motion: Senator Borrello; second: Senator Murray. Senator Martinez without recommendation.
- S.6418 (local ABC law, retail liquor license): moved to floor. Motion: Senator Borrello; second: Senator Murray. Senator Martinez without recommendation.
- S.6626 (vacant commercial storefront registry): referred to Finance. Motion: Senator Ryan; second: Senator Murray. Senators Murray and Chan without recommendation.
- Media jobs tax credit / business-entity definition bill (sponsor: Senator Oyleman Seagal): moved to the floor. Motion: Senator Ryan; second: Senator Baskin. Reported (see separate article for detailed discussion).

Why it matters: The bills forwarded to finance will require fiscal review before moving ahead; the local ABC law measures, once reported to the floor, may be considered by the full Senate. The vacant-storefront registry bill aims to create a public resource for communities and economic-development actors; committee members discussed incentives and agency rulemaking necessary to verify and maintain the registry.

The committee concluded with a reminder that additional local bills may be brought forward later in the legislative session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business - 05/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The New York State Senate standing committee on commerce, economic development and small business voted to report six bills on its agenda, advancing local liquor-license measures to the floor and sending economic development proposals to the finance committee.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NY, New York","taxId",77685,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6532066,"Committee advances bill to expand media jobs tax credit to additional entities; members warn about competition for finite credits",303,350000,653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426048-f11ab12787c16a6be0e6850ea563a0de&start=350&end=653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426048-f11ab12787c16a6be0e6850ea563a0de/thumbnail_350000.jpg","/articles/6532066/New-York/Committee-advances-bill-to-expand-media-jobs-tax-credit-to-additional-entities-members-warn-about-competition-for-finite-credits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532066-33832663b6decb92f764f075da4d0819/orig.mp4?Expires=1771136758&Signature=mCry0kXczc0gVqIPQSnuV23hcX7Wp3D6JaVpEM1aWDpB64o-QlT6Vb4H0q3r14iEpS8GxTKYd1AEI4aUlscah67g-8q7Mvq8FBWJAObgAbzS4d25E6Gh2YkXtJy04DvGftFvHnB6uCwA8ccYC779XclzGZYXRu6pOyte1yUn-ZNeLsl-U5U3s5muRMVDhTWc5it2gPqdEaQ~4KScVM2CEz642v5z6YpMeWp~cFctkxtmkoPq-K04N7pjAd9PzLuMCi8zILGVdPqp0fWdkPyqnDLoBj7AZVTczOpTSA9v8QwX6YPiuVxvmZkjIRCwbq2O27N4rR83ijNU-yKbQUU1bQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A bill sponsored by Senator Oyleman Seagal to amend the Economic Development Law and the Tax Law — changing the definition of “business entity” and expanding the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit to include additional entities — was reported out of the Senate standing committee on commerce, economic development and small business after members debated competitive effects on a limited pool of tax credits.

Senator Oyleman Seagal introduced the measure as the committee's sixth and final bill. Senator Burrell, who identified support for the bill’s intent to help small for-profit weekly newspapers in rural districts, asked whether expanding eligibility to nonprofit broadcasters and larger nonprofit outlets would shift scarce credits away from small local papers.

“I was very supportive of the idea of of this initially with these for profit, these small, particularly in my district, these small, like, weekly newspapers and so forth that, are really our only source of local news anymore in our rural areas. My concern with this is is, you know, this is now expanding it to, like, not for profits,” Senator Burrell said, adding that larger nonprofit outlets may have greater resources to compete for a finite pool of credits.

Committee discussion confirmed the tax credit pool is finite and that existing program limits on independent ownership and operation remain in place; one member said the bill does not change those limits. Senator Burrell urged further refinement of eligibility criteria, and another member noted the committee had expanded the program in the previous year.

Senator Sean Ryan moved the bill; Senator Baskin seconded. The committee reported the bill out of committee. During the roll call the chair asked for opposing votes and one member was recorded as opposed. The chair then inquired about members who wished to register “advice without recommendation.” The bill was reported out and will proceed for further consideration.

Why it matters: Committee members expressed concern that broadening eligibility to include certain not-for-profit organizations, which may already receive other subsidies, could increase competition for a finite credit pool and reduce the program’s targeted support for small, independent local news outlets.

Next steps: The bill advances out of committee and will be considered by the Senate; specifics about credit amounts, allocation mechanisms and any accompanying eligibility rules will determine potential fiscal impacts and which organizations ultimately benefit.","A bill to amend the Economic Development Law and Tax Law to change the definition of business entity and broaden eligibility for the newspaper and broadcast media jobs tax credit was reported out of committee after debate over whether expanding eligibility to certain nonprofit organizations would crowd out smaller local news outlets.","actionData","errors"]

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Senate commerce committee reports six bills, including Harriman Campus plan and vacant-storefront registry

Committee advances bill to expand media jobs tax credit to additional entities; members warn about competition for finite credits