Governor Kathy Hochul directed New York State agencies in October to review their regulations and policies, asking them to identify rules that are outdated or could be amended, streamlined, or eliminated, according to a March 13 announcement.
The initiative aims to gather input from stakeholders about regulations that may create unnecessary burdens for businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is encouraging business owners and others affected by state policies to share specific examples of regulations, policies, or practices that add extra steps, create difficulties, or are no longer relevant.
According to the NFIB announcement, this effort provides an opportunity for individuals and businesses to communicate directly with state agencies about challenges they face when launching or growing a business. The organization is particularly interested in hearing about complicated processes or hurdles that prevent access to beneficial services.
Feedback collected through this process will be used by NFIB to compile a comprehensive and anonymous list of recommendations. This list will then be submitted to the Governor’s office as part of the state's effort to reduce excessive red tape and speed up government processes.
Business owners and other stakeholders can participate by completing the NFIB New York Regulatory Feedback Survey. The results may influence future changes in how state agencies operate and interact with businesses.
