New York State Assemblyman William B. Hoyt Bill Files

Chronological by legislative session and therein numerical by bill number.

The series consists of records documenting the origin, development, progress, and intent of particular bills, resolutions, and some regulations sponsored by Assemblyman William Hoyt. The bills address the significant issues with which he was closely affiliated during his long career, such as insuring the welfare of children and prevention of child abuse, protecting the environment, developing energy resources, and promoting the state's historical and cultural heritage. As such the records afford significant insights into those issues as well as the legislative process itself.

The files pertain to legislation and resolutions which Hoyt either sponsored or co-sponsored. They include printed copies of proposed bills; memoranda in support of legislation; references to prior laws or regulations (often annotated) and other supporting documents; letters in response to requests for comments and recommendations on Senate bills; legislative program briefs; internal memoranda; handwritten work notes; and sometimes copies of support/advocacy letters relating to specific legislation.

Folder list is available at the repository.

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.