New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission

About New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission

The New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission is a state government body that supports the State Legislature. Ballotpedia describes it as a nonpartisan service agency for lawmakers, and a Wikipedia overview says its staff help draft legislation, comment on the constitutionality and effect of proposed bills, conduct research, and publish the Legislature's documents. Two commissioners, one for administration and one for operations, are appointed jointly by the Temporary President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly.

The commission maintains the Legislative Retrieval System, a databank of New York statutes and related records, and publishes the Laws of New York. State budget documents for fiscal year 2025-26 list a recommended appropriation of $19,856,029 for it. Its headquarters is at 55 Elk Street in Albany, and its services are provided to the Legislature rather than to private clients.

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