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A 576

Establishes the "division of research and analysis" which is a separate division of the legislative library

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Steck

Creates a standalone Division of Research and Analysis inside the legislative library to formalize, standardize, and deliver policy research for lawmakers.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 576

Legislative Bill A 576 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 576
  • Title/Purpose: Establishes the "division of research and analysis" as a separate division within the legislative library.
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Sponsor: Phil Steck (primary)
  • Related Bills: S 5159 (prior-session), A 7429 (prior-session), A 304 (prior-session), A 4164 (prior-session), S 1697 (companion)

Note: The available information confirms only the creation of a new division within the legislative library. The full text of the bill is not provided here, so details such as specific duties, funding, reporting requirements, and governance are not enumerated beyond the core establishment of the division.

What the Bill Would Do

  • Create a new unit within the legislative library titled the Division of Research and Analysis as a distinct division, separate from existing library units.

Key Provisions (as indicated)

  • Establishment of a standalone division named “division of research and analysis.”
  • Placement within the legislative library structure (i.e., a new division rather than a rebranding or reorganization of an existing unit).

Note: The exact scope of powers, responsibilities, reporting lines, staffing, budgeting, and oversight are not specified in the information provided. The bill’s full text would detail these elements.

Potential Impacts

On Legislative Research and Support

  • May enhance formalized research and analytical capacity available to legislators and committees.
  • Could standardize methodologies, data provisioning, and policy analysis through a dedicated division.

On Staff and Operations

  • Possible creation of new positions or reallocation of staff within the legislative library.
  • Potential implications for budgeting and resource allocation to support the new division.

On Members of the Legislature and Committees

  • Likely to provide more specialized, consistent research products and analyses to support decision-making.
  • Could influence workflow, timing, and availability of research services.

Affected Parties

  • Legislative library staff (new division and any related realignments)
  • Legislators and legislative committees seeking research and policy analysis
  • The broader legislative operations and administration, including budgeting and oversight bodies

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Current Status: Referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations.
  • In many state legislatures, a bill referred to a committee will progress through hearings, potential amendments, and votes before moving to the floor; exact timelines depend on committee scheduling and legislative calendars.

Related Legislation

  • The bill has several related or companion measures from prior sessions, indicating ongoing interest in reorganizing or enhancing the legislative library’s research capabilities:
    • S 5159 (prior-session)
    • A 7429 (prior-session)
    • A 304 (prior-session)
    • A 4164 (prior-session)
    • S 1697 (companion)

Notes

  • The summary above reflects information available from the bill’s basic metadata. For a complete understanding, including any explicit duties, funding provisions, sunset/renewal provisions, or enforcement mechanisms, the full bill text should be consulted when released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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