New York Legislative Bill Drafting Commission

The New York Legislative Bill Drafting Commission supports the state Legislature by drafting and examining bills, resolutions and amendments requested by members or committees of either house. It also advises lawmakers on the constitutionality, consistency and effects of proposed legislation and conducts related research. The commission supports legislative printing and the preparation of calendars, journals and session laws. Its responsibilities include legislative data systems and the bill status retrieval service used by the Senate and Assembly. State law establishes two commissioners, jointly appointed by the Senate’s temporary president and the Assembly speaker. The commissioners and staff are employees of the Legislature.