New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations hearing and subject files
Series Number
L0011
Summary
This series contains information on issues investigated by the Assembly Standing Committee on Governmental Operations. Issues include the legalization of casino gambling, open meetings legislation, Indian affairs, and the effect of the State's Freedom of Information Law. Included are hearing testimony, correspondence and memorandums in support of or opposition to legislation, copies of proposed legislation, printed reports, and press clippings. The records reflect the opinions of state and local government officials, businesses, special interest groups, and individuals.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
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 news clippings. The committee bill memorandum is typically the most comprehensive document in the bill file, providing bill numbers and sponsors; origin, subject and purpose of bill; legislative history; pro and con arguments; and fiscal implications.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Governmental Operations
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.