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Displaying 96 Finding Aids
Title
- Working files for a publication on New York in World War I
Series Number
- A3166
Summary
- These files include correspondence, memoranda, notes, reports, clippings, legislative bills, and photographs concerning the participation of New York State residents in World War I. Also included are war histories from other states. The files were collected by State Historian, James Sullivan, in response to a 1919 resolution of the Senate and Assembly authorizing him to "collect, collate, compile, edit and prepare for publication sufficient materials, statistics and data for a history of the State of New York in the war.
Creator
- New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Transportation legislation planning files
Series Number
- 11837
Summary
- These records document Department of Transportation policy development through preparation, support, or opposition to legislative proposals concerning city, county, and interstate highways as well as other transportation issues. Included are bill proposals and laws; bill summaries, bill legislative history, and arguments; Governor's message of approval or veto of bills; maps depicting plans for highway construction or route designation; press releases; news clippings; and city council resolutions approving the Department's plans for highways.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation. Office of Planning and Development
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Assembly action logs and roll call votes
Series Number
- L0051
Summary
- This series records the activity of each Assembly committee during legislative sessions and action taken on each bill referred to it. Information for each bill includes: standing committee action (approved, killed, referred); introductory and print number; bill title; introducer; bill number companion bill in the Senate or assembly; and roll call vote.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Clerk of the Assembly
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Senate standing committee agenda and bill files
Series Number
- L0128
Summary
- 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.
Title
- Assemblyman William B. Hoyt bill files
Series Number
- L0190
Summary
- These records document the origin, development, progress, and intent of bills, resolutions, and regulations sponsored by Assemblyman Hoyt. Topics include child abuse prevention, protecting the environment, developing energy resources, and promoting the state's historical and cultural heritage. Included are proposed bills; memorandums in support of legislation; references to prior laws or regulations; responses to requests for comments and recommendations on Senate bills; legislative program briefs; internal memorandums; handwritten work notes; and legislative support/advocacy letters.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1974-1992 : William B. Hoyt)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Widow's pension legislation research files
Series Number
- A3109
Summary
- The series consists of legislative summaries, reports, speeches, conference papers, articles, newspaper clippings, and other material gathered by the commission to aid its investigation into the issue of providing pension relief to mothers. Records include sample legislation and testimony from other states, sample forms and draft reports. Also included is a chart of information on mothers' pension and allied laws in other states. Included is information on states that proposed laws and restrictions and methods used by states to administer state aid.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Relief for Widowed Mothers
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Committee bill files
Series Number
- L0185
Summary
- These bill files reflect the Higher Education Committee's responsibility to initiate and review legislation relevant to higher education and the professions in New York State. Bill files typically contain copies of draft legislation, research notes, memoranda in favor of legislation, newspaper clippings, and other related materials.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Higher Education Committee
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- 1938 Constitutional Convention records of William S. Bennet
Series Number
- L0256
Summary
- This series consists of William Stiles Bennet's records from the 1938 Constitutional Convention. The records include correspondence, proposed amendments and bills, miscellaneous literature, and pamphlets regarding changes to the Constitution.
Creator
- New York (State). Constitutional Convention, 1938
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Energy Research and Development Authority legislative proposals
Series Number
- B2673
Summary
- This series documents the legislative program of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which focuses on legislation impacting New York State's energy production and consumption. Records include comments on proposed legislation and copies of relevant bills. Topics of note include feasibility of coal power, management of hazardous waste, energy efficiency standards for household appliances, and tax credits promoting the purchase of fuel-efficient vehicles.
Creator
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Legislative Commission on Public Management Systems project files
Series Number
- L0152
Summary
- These records document the commission's research and proposed reforms for increasing economy and efficiency in New York State government. The records include correspondence, memorandums, reports, draft legislation, hearing and conference transcripts, working papers, and publications. Most records relate to the organization, function, and financial management systems of state agencies, boards, and commissions and means of strengthening accounting and auditing, planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance measurement programs.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Legislative Commission on Public Management Systems
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Governor Andrew Cuomo program bill files
Series Number
- B2841
Summary
- This series consists of the gubernatorial administration's copy of the Governor's program bills put forth to the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly.
Creator
- New York (State). Governor (2011-2021 : Cuomo)
- New York (State). Executive Department
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Internal memoranda on proposed legislation
Series Number
- B1569
Summary
- This series consists of internal memoranda, along with lists of statutes and legislative bills, commenting on legislative proposals pertaining to the department and state transportation issues. Various offices of the Department of Transportation commented on the impact and advisability of sections of proposed law pertaining to their operations (planning, engineering, landscaping, program analysis). Issues included highway routes and maintenance, land sale and lease, environmental quality standards, vehicle and traffic signs/signals, and removing officers or fixing compensation for transportation employees.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation. Office of Legal Affairs
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Department of State legislative files
Series Number
- 19366
Summary
- This series consists of recommendations regarding pending legislation submitted to the governor's office by the Department of State's Division of Legal Services.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Assembly Majority Leader's bill files
Series Number
- L0173
Summary
- This series consists of legislative bill files from the Office of the Assembly Majority Leader, containing memorandums, correspondence, and reports related to pending legislation.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Office of the Majority Leader
Access Restrictions
- Restricted: Access is prohibited without prior permission of Assembly Majority Leader's Office.
Title
- Copies of bills sent to mayors for approval
Series Number
- A0209
Summary
- This series consists of bound copies of bills affecting cities (including New York City) which were sent to the mayors for approval or disapproval. Volumes include a copy of the original bill, certification by the clerk of the Senate that the text of the bill is correct, certification by the mayor that public notice was given of any public hearing on the bill, and certification or note that the proposed bill was accepted or rejected by the City Council.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Bill files of Assemblyman Maurice D. Hinchey
Series Number
- L0005
Summary
- These files were compiled by staff of Assemblyman Maurice D. Hinchey and pertain to bills that Hinchey sponsored or co-sponsored. Files usually contain multiple printed copies of the bill, memoranda in support of legislation, and an internal bill worksheet prepared by Hinchey's staff. Files occasionally contain correspondence, reports, internal memoranda circulated within Hinchey's office, and newspaper clippings.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1975-1992 : Maurice D. Hinchey)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Thomas Indian School correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- B0640
Summary
- This series consists of correspondence, reports, publicity materials, deeds, and court records dealing with the founding, operation, and administration of the Thomas Indian School. Much of the correspondence concerns enrollment of Indian children at the school and placement of graduates at other institutions for further education. Also included are the contents of a cornerstone and lists of students and visitors. Access to certain records is restricted to protect personal privacy.
Creator
- Thomas Indian School
Access Restrictions
- Records less than 75 years old may be restricted under the personal privacy protection and other provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. Requests to use records must be reviewed according to State Archives procedures and approved by the State Archivist.
- Microfilm is unavailable for interlibrary loan or duplication because of the presence of restricted information.
- B0640-85: Boxes 6-8 are restricted.
Title
- Subject and bill files of Senator Manfred Ohrenstein
Series Number
- B1952
Summary
- This series contains the subject and bill files of New York State Senator Manfred Ohrenstein, who represented the 27th District of New York County from 1961-1994. The records document such topics as: state elections, civil defense, health, education, mental health, the Democratic Party, civil rights, capital punishment, and housing. Names of note include Eleanor Roosevelt, Nelson Rockefeller, Mark Lane, Herbert Lehman, and Arthur Levitt.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Senate. Senator (1961-1994 : Manfred Ohrenstein)
Access Restrictions
- Portions of these records are restricted to protect personal privacy. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.
Title
- Bill files
Series Number
- L0202
Summary
- This series consists of records documenting the origin, development, progress, and intent of bills sponsored by Assemblyman Jerrold Nadler. Bill topics include medical regulation, welfare of children, welfare of women, civil liberties, regulation of communication and transportation industries, fair housing, and consumer protection. The records contain bills, legislative memorandums, committee bill memorandums, research staff reports, citations of court cases, legislation reports, and correspondence.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Assemblyman (1977-1992 : Jerrold Nadler)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Housing hearing files
Series Number
- L0148
Summary
- The testimony in this series was given by local government housing agencies; lending institutions; real estate and developer associations; tenant and homeowner associations; civic, religious and community groups; and senior citizen groups. Testimony focuses on neighborhood preservation, rent control, low-incoming financing, and the role of government in developing housing. Nearly all the records relate to New York City. Also included are draft legislation, reports, press clippings, and press releases.
Creator
- New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Housing
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.