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Creator:

New York (State). Department of State

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of recommendations regarding pending legislation submitted to the governor's office by the Department of State's Division of Legal Services..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

22

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Taxation and Finance. Counsel's Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

The series consists of draft and printed bills; sponsor's memoranda; internal memos relating to the intent and impact of proposed legislation; and related correspondence. As such, it complements series 12590, Governor's Bill and Veto Jackets, with respect to the development and evolution of tax law. .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

23

Creator:

New York (State). Moreland Act Commission on the Returnable Container Act

 

 

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Abstract:  

The commission was charged with investigating and determining how well the Returnable Container Act was working; the adequacy of state enforcement; the costs of compliance; whether unclaimed deposits should be retained by industries or paid to the state; and recommendations for improvement. This series .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

24

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New York (State). State Commission on Eminent Domain and Real Property Tax Assessment Review

 

 

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Abstract:  

The series consists of correspondence, background research files, reports, questionnaires, meeting files, draft copies of bills, and subject files relating primarily to issues surrounding eminent domain..........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

25

Creator:

New York (State). Temporary State Commission on Revision of the Civil Service Law

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series provides detailed information on the Commission's work, the operation of the civil service law and system in New York and also serves as a source of background data on civil service law reform. Records include memoranda; recommendations by government officials; research studies on topics .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

26

Creator:

New York (State). Comptroller's Office

 

 

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Abstract:  

This opinion of Richard Crowley, State Agent for War Claims, reviews legislation for settlement of claims against the state arising from the War of 1812. It recommends that the state seek reimbursement for expenditures under the "Omnibus Claims Bill" passed by the U.S. Congress, March 4, 1905. The opinion .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

27

Creator:

New York (State). Motion Picture Division

 

 

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Abstract:  

These records were apparently generated by the Motion Picture Division in order to gather background data on the activities of other censorship boards on questionable films, on court opinions regarding freedom of expression, about various motion picture associations and unions that advocated freedom .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

28

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Health. Office of Legal Affairs

 

 

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Abstract:  

none

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

29

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee to Inquire Into and Study Legislative Methods, Practices, Procedures, and Expenditures

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series which concerns the Committee's analysis and reporting of legislative procedure and expenditure in New York, consist of correspondence, memorandums, reports, and completed questionnaires. Topics include the growing volume of bills; the concentration of legislative decisions toward the end .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

30

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1961-1994 : Manfred Ohrenstein)

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of complete bill files prepared by Senate Minority Leader Ohrenstein's office during legislative sessions. These bill files were used to develop and support party positions on proposed legislation, manage floor activity, and document the current session's legislative activity and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

31

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on the Judiciary

 

 

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Abstract:  

Records in this series relate to the passage and implementation of the mandatory bottle deposit bill. These records collected by bill sponsor, Oliver G. Koppell, consist of reports from interested parties analyzing the bill and its effects before and after its passage, correspondence, and newspaper .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

32

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Higher Education Committee

 

 

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Abstract:  

These bill files reflect the Higher Education Committee's responsibility to initiate and review legislation relevant to higher education and the professions in New York State. Bill files typically contain copies of draft legislation, research notes, memoranda in favor of legislation, newspaper clippings, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

33

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Legislative Commission on Expenditure Review

 

 

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Abstract:  

These records document the commission's study of agency programs, expenditures, and program achievements through program-wide audits. Include are minutes, supporting material, and proposals for future audits. Information may include meeting place and time; attendee names; signed attendance sheets; proposed .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

34

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Committee on Environmental Conservation

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series contains records of meetings of the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation. Materials include committee meeting agendas and lists of bills considered; committee bill memoranda (bill summary, purpose, effective date, arguments pro and con, fiscal implications, etc.); records .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

35

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations

 

 

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Abstract:  

The Standing Committee on Governmental Operations oversees legislation on civil and human rights, military and naval affairs, state contracts and purchasing, and the executive law. The files include copies of bills, committee reports and memoranda, reports on the impact of legislation, testimony, and .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

36

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection

 

 

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Abstract:  

The Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection is responsible for developing legislation to protect consumers' rights. This series provides detailed information on the progress, strengths, and weaknesses of consumer-related legislation. The files include correspondence, memorandums, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

37

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Clerk of the Assembly

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of carbon sets which record activity and roll call votes on legislation, along with copies of original bills and computer printouts listing cumulative legislative actions. The printouts show bill number, sponsor, section of state law affected, title, and dates of referral, enactment, .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

38

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Education

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of subject files including reports, correspondence, bill files, testimony, budgetary material, transcripts, notes, and publications documenting a variety of issues and information considered by the Assembly Standing Committee on Education. Topics include pupils with special educational .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

39

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1975-1992 : Maurice D. Hinchey)

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series documents the budgeting process of the Department of Environmental Conservation when Assemblyman Hinchey was Chair of the Standing Committee of Environmental Conservation. Records includes budget hearings held by the senate finance committee and the assembly ways and means committee; assembly .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

40

Creator:

New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Mental Hygiene

 

 

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Abstract:  

This series consists of correspondence, memorandums, requests, hearings, reports, and proposed bills compiled by the Senate Committee on Mental Hygiene when Senator Manfred Ohrenstein was chairman. The records cover such topics as the organization and operation of committee proposals; hearings and investigations; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives