Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) today voiced his support for the plan unveiled recently by a bipartisan group of Senators. The 14-piece package of legislation works to reform New York’s outdated and ill-conceived regulatory system and was passed with Senator Young’s support earlier this week.

“For far too long, state government has perpetuated a culture of anti-business red tape and regulation,” said Goodell. “Every day, we’re hearing about how New York is open for business, but when you speak to people who are out there every day running businesses, they talk about the tremendous burdens that are keeping them from growing their businesses and creating more jobs. This package is a great step toward revitalizing our economy and ensuring that residents have careers for years to come.”

The package includes a number of bills to ease the burden on schools, local governments and businesses. Some examples include:

Assembly Bill 4861, which Goodell co-sponsors, would prohibit new state mandates from being imposed on local governments and school districts unless the cost was fully funded by the state. This legislation has passed the Senate and is now in the hands of the Assembly Majority; and

Assembly Bill 7639, which requires state agencies to actively solicit comments from those negatively impacted by the State Administrative Procedures Act. The legislation would also require state agencies to determine what type of fiscal impact new regulations would have on businesses.

“As a member of the Administrative Regulations Review Commission (ARRC), my colleagues and I are committed to finding new ways to help simplify the process of starting and running a business in New York State. There are many actions we can take to remove or update the numerous regulations that are discouraging businesses. I look forward to working with Senator Young and my Assembly colleagues to encourage a culture of growth and development that will lead to a more prosperous New York,” concluded Goodell.