Bill
A 955
Overview: Bill Number: A 955, Title: Directs the department of state to study, evaluate, and make recommendations concerning studies directed by the legislature to be completed, St
Overview: Bill Number: A 955, Title: Directs the department of state to study, evaluate, and make recommendations concerning studies directed by the legislature to be completed, Status: REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, Introduced: January 08, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill directs the New York Department of State to conduct a comprehensive study and evaluation of all studies that have been mandated by the state legislature to be completed. The goal is to assess the status, quality, and usefulness of these legislative studies in order to make recommendations for improving the study process.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Department of State to review all studies directed by the legislature to be completed
- Directs the department to evaluate the status, methodology, findings, and recommendations of each study
- Instructs the department to make recommendations on how to improve the quality, timeliness, and usefulness of legislative studies
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary parties affected by this bill are the New York State Department of State, which will be tasked with conducting the comprehensive review. The findings and recommendations from this study could impact how the legislature approaches directing future studies and evaluations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Governmental Operations committee for further consideration. If passed, the Department of State would be required to complete the study and submit a report of their findings and recommendations to the legislature within one year of the bill's effective date.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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