New York State Legislative Commission on Science and Technology Correspondence, Subject Files, and Draft Legislation Relating…

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During the 1970s and 1980s, there was increased awareness that New York State's infrastructure, consisting of roads, bridges and other public works, were beginning to deteriorate at an alarming rate. State and local government began to examine ways to solve this crisis. On behalf of the New York State Legislature, its Commission on Science and Technology drafted legislation to finance and carry out a comprehensive program of regular maintenance and repair of these public works.

This series reflects the committee's efforts in drafting legislation and advocating its passage. It includes correspondence, memoranda, handwritten notes, draft legislation, clippings, reprints of articles, public hearing testimony (including 2 audio cassette tapes), copies of speeches, press releases, and information on programs in other states.

Most of the material relates to Commission staff contacts with other legislators, state agency officials, engineers, businesses, and others. The material provides information on Commission strategies to get legislation passed and on how to finance and schedule a comprehensive infrastructure maintenance program.

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