New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations Hearing and Subject Files
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
2 cubic feet
Arrangement
Alphabetical by topic.
Scope and Content Note
The series contains information on approximately a dozen issues investigated by the Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations during the years from 1975 to 1982.
The larger portion of the records pertain to the issue of legalizing casino gambling in the state. Other issues represented include open meetings legislation, Indian affairs, and the effect of the state's Freedom of Information Law. The records include hearing testimony, correspondence and memoranda in support or opposition of legislation, copies of proposed legislation, and printed reports and newsclippings. Included in the records are the opinions of state and local government officials, businesses, special interest groups, and individuals.
Related Material
L0243 Hearing Transcript and Subject Files, contains related records on Indian affairs issues investigated by the Standing Committee on Governmental Operations, Sub-committee on Indian Affairs.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Access Terms
Indians of North America--New York (State)--Government Relations
Public meetings--New York (State)
Freedom of information--New York (State)