With just a few weeks to go until the end of the legislative session, state lawmakers are debating a measure that would make it easier for New Yorkers with prior convictions to obtain a job or housing.

The bill, known as the “Clean Slate Act,” would seal some conviction records years after a sentence is complete.

The measure calls for a three-year waiting period for misdemeanor convictions and a seven-year waiting period for felonies.

The person must also have completed probation or parole and must have no pending state charges.

The “Clean Slate Act” could impact over half a million city residents, a vast majority of minorities.

A report from the city comptroller’s office Wednesday shows the potential economic benefits the legislation could bring.

Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of Partnership for New York City, who also recently expressed her support for the measure, and joined NY1 political anchor Bobby Cuza on “Inside City Hall” Thursday to discuss what the legislation could do for New York’s economy.