Legislative Monitoring
Review and tracking of legislative bill introductions, public hearing notices, legislative committee agendas and calendars, for the bills of interest to the client:
- Provide copies of bills and introductory memoranda and any related materials;
- Track the legislation through the New York State Watch and Legislative Retrieval System computerized bill tracking system;
- Provide periodic, individualized client bill tracking status reports showing any actions on bills of interest for that period;
- Assist in preparation of memoranda-in-support or opposition to bills of interest;
- Assist in development of appropriate legislative strategies with regard to identified legislation;
- Consult with the client regarding written or oral testimony, if any, position reports or “white papers” to the legislature and governor’s office or appropriate state agencies.
