New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Counsel's Office Legislative Program Bill Files
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
42 cubic feet
Arrangement
Chronological by year, then numerical by chapter number.
Administrative History
Counsel's Office is responsible for furnishing legal advice and opinions to agency units, local governments and individual taxpayers regarding New York's tax statutes and regulations; researching and commenting on proposed legislation and regulations; and assisting the Department of Law in litigation involving tax and finance matters.
Scope and Content Note
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. Beginning in the early 1960s, folders also exist for department legislative proposals.
Related Material
12590 Legislative bill and veto jackets, contains related records.
Other Finding Aids
Available at Repository
Folder list is available at the repository.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.