NRLA-NY Legislative Update: February 2025
After Governor Hochul unveiled the executive budget proposal in January, the Legislature has been holding budget hearings throughout February. The Senate and Assembly will now develop their own budget proposals, taking into account both the governor’s plan and input from various stakeholders. In early March, the Legislature and governor must reach a consensus on the […]
NRLA-NY Amplifies Call for a Balanced Approach to New York’s Clean Truck Mandate
As New York prepares to implement the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule in January 2025, the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association of New York (NRLA-NY) is ramping up efforts to advocate for a delay. Modeled after California’s regulation, the ACT Rule seeks to phase out diesel-powered trucks but presents significant challenges for the state’s building materials […]
NRLA-NY Legislative Update: End of Session 2024
On June 8th Albany lawmakers concluded their legislative session amid uncertainty caused by Governor Kathy Hochul’s unexpected decision to indefinitely halt congestion pricing in Manhattan. This move left a $15 billion gap in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s current capital plan. While the Legislature did not approve the Governor’s proposed solutions (a new tax or an […]
NRLA-NY Legislative Update: April 2024
Finally, on April 18, 2024, the $239 billion Budget was passed by both the NYS Senate and Assembly and sent to the Governor, who promptly signed the bills on April 20th. There were several items we were watching for NRLA that were adopted in the final budget including: There were also a few items that […]
NRLA-NY Legislative Update: March 2024
The month of March focused on the final push for 3-way agreements on the NYS Budget, due on March 31st. The NYS Senate and Assembly released their one-house budgets and the formation of Conference Committees set the table for final negotiations and decisions on how much money each committee has to spend, and how it […]
NRLA-NY Legislative Update: February 2024
The month of February was consumed by Budget Hearings and busy Lobby Days in the NYS Capitol. The Senate Finance Committee and the Assembly Ways and Means Committee held Joint Budget Hearings to receive input from State agencies and business organizations on the Governor’s Executive Budget proposals. This was also an opportunity to promote their […]
NRLA-NY Legislative Update: January 2024
The 2024 NYS Legislative Session officially began on January 3, 2024. Governor Kathy Hochul gave her State of the State Address on January 9th and promptly released her $223 billion Executive Budget Proposal on January 16th. This year’s financial picture is bleaker than last year as New York faces a $4.3 billion deficit. The Governor’s […]
GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S VETO APPLAUDED BY NRLA FOR ACKNOWLEDGING VALID CONCERNS OF THE LBM INDUSTRY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S VETO APPLAUDED BY NRLA FOR ACKNOWLEDGING VALID CONCERNS OF THE LBM INDUSTRY Action Preserves Good-paying Jobs, Secures Supply Chains, and Ensures Industry Viability Rensselaer NY, Dec. 23, 2023 – The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) and its members extend profound gratitude to Governor Kathy Hochul for her decisive action in […]
New York Credit Card Fee Regulations: A Quick Guide for NRLA-NY Members
Navigating Credit Card Fees in New York: Unraveling the Confusion In the complex landscape of credit card processing fees in New York, understanding the permissible practices for passing on costs to customers can be challenging. This one-pager aims to provide clarity, drawing on information from the New York State Division of Consumer Protection. Key Points: […]
Press Release: New York State Bill Threatens Supply Chains, Jobs, Affordable Housing, and Worsens Building Material Prices, Warns LBM Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York State Bill Threatens Supply Chains, Jobs, Affordable Housing, and Worsens Building Material Prices, Warns LBM Industry Rensselaer NY, Dec. 7, 2023 – The lumber and building materials (LBM) industry in New York State is announcing staunch opposition to Senate Bill 4859-A/Assembly Bill 5682-A, The New York Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act. […]