New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Economic Development subject and budget files
Series Number
L0231
Summary
This series consists of memorandums, correspondence, reports, copies of legislative bills, budget requests, newspaper clippings and other materials concerning the committee's efforts to promote economic development in the state.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Economic Development
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection subject files
Series Number
L0210
Summary
These files document consumer issues and products addressed during the committee's efforts to investigate and develop legislation relating to matters of consumer protection. Included are correspondence; memorandums; research reports; press clippings; draft legislation; background materials; administrative material; annual reports; and consumer affairs guides. Topics include item pricing; "lemon laws"; standardized packaging; smokeless tobacco; cable television; the Uniform Commercial Code and food labeling; car rentals and auto leasing; health club contracts; direct mail marketing; credit card fraud; toxic art supplies; and hazardous substances.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection hearing files
Series Number
L0209
Summary
This series consist of transcripts of testimony, statements, and background information on consumer-related issues bearing on hearings conducted by the committee. Also included are annual legislative summaries and committee reports. Files concern hearings on food labeling; warranties and automobile "lemon laws"; home improvement contracts; pricing, especially of gasoline; purchasing; product quality; the funeral industry; hearing aids; advertising and children; and cable television.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection
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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.
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.