State Assembly Standing Committee on Education memorandums relating to proposed legislation
Series Number
L0130
Summary
The series contains memorandums from Assembly sponsors or state agencies describing legislation considered by the Assembly Standing Committee on Education. The memorandums include purpose of the bill, a summary of provisions, content of existing legislation, and a statement justifying support or opposition. Included is a copy of the proposed legislation and a standard request form from the bill's sponsor asking for a favorable report. Occasionally there are letters from individuals or organizations in support of legislation.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Education
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation hearing files and transcripts
Series Number
L0131
Summary
These records relate to statewide public hearings held by the Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation. Records consist of testimony by individuals and organizations on topics such as the Adirondack Park Agency; Catskill resource management; taxation of forest lands; resource recovery and recycling; solid waste management; and the involvement of organized crime in the waste disposal industry.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Committee on Environmental Conservation
Access Restrictions
L0131-11: Private hearings found in Box 2 of this accretion are restricted.
The series contains records relating to regular meetings of Assembly Standing Committees. Most but not all committees are represented for each year. Records include meeting agenda, list of bills to be discussed, and sponsor memorandum for each bill. This memorandum typically includes title of bill, sponsor, subject and purpose, summary of provisions, statement of support, prior legislative history, fiscal implications, and the effective date of the legislation. There is no information on committee discussions or voting.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Senate
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
State Assembly Standing Committee on Education incoming correspondence relating to proposed legislation
Series Number
L0129
Summary
Correspondence received by the Assembly Education Committee reflects public and professional opinion on proposed legislation. Most correspondence relates to state aid to education. Other topics include decentralization of New York City Schools, increased aid to handicapped education, implementation of a new health education curriculum with a sex education component, increased teacher retirement benefits, freezing of hospital and nursing home operating costs, teacher tenure issues, and financial assistance to non-public schools.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Education
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
These records were produced or gathered during a two-year investigation of the Public Service Commission. Most records relate to the "Thompson Commission's" regulation of transportation companies rather than utility companies. The majority pertain to issues involved in constructing the New York City rapid transit system including its design, financing, letting contracts, supervising building, and auditing companies involved in projects. Other records focus on methods of issuing stock and providing security for shareholders in financing large-scale public projects.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Committee Appointed to Investigate the Public Service Commissions
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
New York State Assembly standing committee agenda and bill files
Series Number
L0127
Summary
This series contains materials sent to committee members for use at meetings. Records include meeting agenda with name of committee, committee chair, meeting date, list of bills to be discussed including bill title, sponsor and print number; copies of each bill and sponsor memorandum of support which typically includes bill title, sponsor, subject and purpose, summary of provisions, statement of support, prior legislative history, fiscal implications, and legislation effective date. There is no information on committee discussions or voting.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.