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Displaying 41 Finding Aids
Title
- New York State Secretary to the Governor correspondence files
Series Number
- B2305
Summary
- This series contains letters received, copies of letters sent, and a few enclosures and memoranda relating to official and personal matters. It also contains copies of memoranda primarily sent to Governor W. Averell Harriman and Counsel Daniel Gutman. The memoranda to the Counsel are mainly concerned with legislation while the memoranda to the Governor concern legislation and other official matters.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor. Secretary to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Bill files for bills signed or vetoed by the Governor
Series Number
- L0165
Summary
- This series contains copies of legislative bills and accompanying records relating to the consideration of legislative bills. Many bills relate to the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and Civil Practice Law. Included are copies and versions of the bill; record of committee action and votes; memoranda of support from other assembly members or staff; correspondence from supporters or opponents, from experts or officials, and from other states or the federal government; background material; and the veto memorandum from the governor.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Codes
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Memoranda of bills delivered to Secretary of State
Series Number
- A0621
Summary
- This series consists of registers of bills delivered at the Office of the Secretary of State, State of New York Executive Chamber, as well as various documents filed by the Secretary of State's office, later Department of State.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Laws promulgated at Hempstead
Series Number
- A3077
Summary
- The "Duke's Laws" are the first set of laws enacted in the colony of New York under English rule. This series consists of a manuscript copy of the "Duke's Laws" created by the office of the secretary of the Colony of New York for use as an official copy. The laws pertain to a wide variety of subjects such as criminal offenses, civil actions, probate, religion, servitude, law enforcement, and military service.
Creator
- New York (Colony). Secretary
Access Restrictions
- Digital and/or microfilm versions, as described below, should be consulted first. Original volume must be used under supervision of an archivist.
Title
- Bill files and memoranda
Series Number
- L0207
Summary
- 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.
Title
- State Assembly press releases listing bills approved or vetoed by the governor
Series Number
- L0163
Summary
- This series consists of press releases issued by the Secretary to the Governor listing bills approved or vetoed by the Governor. There are separate releases for bills approved and bills vetoed. Press releases for approved bills include chapter number, Assembly or Senate bill number, person introducing bill, and a short title of the bill. Press releases for vetoed bills typically but not always include the Governor's veto memorandum which indicates why the bill was disapproved.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Assembly Speaker's Office Summaries of Significant Legislation Passed by the Assembly
Title
- New York State Assembly Speaker's Office summaries of significant legislation passed by the Assembly
Series Number
- L0203
Summary
- This series consists of published summaries of significant bills passed by the State Assembly during each annual legislative session. Information provided for each bill includes names of sponsors, chapter number, whether the bill passed both houses, whether the governor signed the bill, and if so, whether an approval memorandum was included. A brief synopsis for each bill is also included.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Office of the Speaker
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- State Legislature petitions
Series Number
- A0160
Summary
- This series may have originally been part of Series A0204, Legislative Petitions. Extreme burn damage precludes item-level identification or further description of the series. Records are restricted due to the burn damage.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature
Access Restrictions
- Restricted indefinitely due to extreme burn damage, which precludes any definitive identification or description.
Title
- State Legislature petitions
Series Number
- A0204
Summary
- These petitions submitted by localities, citizens, organizations, and businesses, request legislative action on topics such as women's suffrage; liquor licensing and prohibition; division of counties; banking practices; and manufacturing duties. Access to records is restricted due to extensive burn damage.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature
Access Restrictions
- Records are extensively burned and fragile. Due to their extreme fragility and the lack of access tools, the records are closed.
Title
- Bill files for bills signed or vetoed by the Governor
Series Number
- L0168
Summary
- These records relating to the consideration of legislative bills include draft and final copies of bills; memoranda of support and correspondence in support or opposition to the legislation; newspaper clippings; and a committee worksheet for each bill listing Senate and Assembly bill numbers, sponsor names, bill summary, bill status, legislative history of bill, names of organizations or offices sending letters in support or opposition, and veto memoranda from the Governor.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Committee on Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Petitions and other records
Series Number
- A0161
Summary
- This series may have originally been part of Series A0204, Legislative Petitions. Extreme burn damage precludes item-level identification or further description of the series. Records are restricted due to their condition.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature
Access Restrictions
- Restricted indefinitely due to extreme burn damage, which precludes any definitive identification or description.
Title
- Governor's bill files
Series Number
- A4438
Summary
- This series consists of legislative bills and memoranda prepared by the Governor's Counsel's Office to promote the governor's legislative program. Each bill relates to a particular program area, law, or department of state government, such as agriculture, education, health, social services, or tax. These files contain original versions of bills which often differ from the final versions. In some cases these might be the only existing copies of the proposed legislation.
Creator
- New York (State). Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection bill files
Series Number
- L0208
Summary
- The Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection is responsible for developing legislation to protect consumers' rights. This series provides detailed information on the progress, strengths, and weaknesses of consumer-related legislation. The files include correspondence, memorandums, bill analyses, issue papers, sponsor's memorandums, newspaper clippings, journal articles, and support materials relating to legislation developed by the committee. Also present is a small amount of summary information on legislation, including status sheets, budget priorities, committee agendas, and final or annual reports.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Act to revise the charter of the city of Buffalo and governor's veto memorandum
Series Number
- A0041
Summary
- This series consists of "An act to revise the charter of the city of Buffalo," S. 191/A. 498, 1890, and Governor David B. Hill's veto memorandum of this bill. The bill (224 pp.) would have provided a system of municipal checks and balances by the creation of aldermen-at large and city councilmen. It would also have created a Department of Public Works in Buffalo, headed by the city Engineer and the Street Commissioner.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Files related to Revolutionary War claims and other subjects
Series Number
- A4682
Summary
- This series consists of documents created or collected by the New York State Assembly prior to 1830 and transferred to the office of the secretary of state for preservation. The bulk consists of Revolutionary war soldiers claims for services rendered, supplies furnished, or damages incurred. Other topics include: public grievances; mechanical inventions; chambers of commerce; canal construction (including the 1816 for the creation of the Erie Canal); and compensation and transfer of property.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in part due to severe burn damage. Use with assistance of archivist.
Title
- Register of bills sent to the Secretary of State by the Legislature
Series Number
- A0074
Summary
- This series, which consists of a register of bills sent to the Secretary of State by the Legislature, has been missing since at least the year 2000, when a major shelf inventory project was conducted.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Subject files
Series Number
- 14141
Summary
- This series consists of the subject files of the Division of Industrial Sciences and Technologies, which was responsible for coordinating activities and formulating policies in the New York State Department of Commerce relating to the development of environmental, energy, technology, and scientific industrial programs. The records cover a wide range of topics, including energy policy, resources, and providers; discharge of PCBs into the Hudson River by General Electric; proposed legislation; air, water, and thermal pollution; recycling; and water quality and supply.
Creator
- New York (State). Division of Industrial Sciences and Technologies
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Warren M. Anderson Senate records
Series Number
- L0244
Summary
- Senator Warren Anderson's records include files on committees of which Anderson was a member, and records related to the Home Rule and New York City schools. Records are divided into several sub-series: Political Activities; Correspondence; Legislation; Special Legislative Problems; Committees and Commission Files; and Assorted State Documents.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1952-1988 : Warren M. Anderson)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- New York State Assembly petitions
Series Number
- A4767
Summary
- Further identification and description of these fragments of petitions to the State Legislature was rendered impossible by extensive burn damage sustained in the 1911 New York State Capitol building fire. Access is restricted indefinitely due to extreme burn damage.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
- Restricted indefinitely due to extreme burn damage, which precludes any further identification or description.
Title
- Assembly records of George L. Ingalls
Series Number
- L0254
Summary
- These Assembly and personal records of George L. Ingalls relate to his activities as Majority Leader of the Assembly. They include bills; bill drafts and notes; legislative reports and memoranda; press releases; and Majority Leader remarks. There is also information and constituency opinions about issues relating to his district; personal correspondence; campaign materials including speeches, press releases, newspaper clippings, and maps of the Broome County voting districts.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1953-1965 : George L. Ingalls)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.