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A bill is a legislative proposal that contains instructions for changing the language of State law. These bills may come from a senator’s own idea for a change in the law or from an interest group that recommends a policy to a senator. Once a bill is selected, it goes through a process of drafting and revisions. The drafting process involves specialized legal training, but it can also be done by attorneys in government agencies or the executive branch.
The law of New York is made up of constitutional, statutory and regulatory laws passed by the State legislature and periodically codified in the Consolidated Laws, as well as local laws, ordinances and rules adopted by city councils and other local governments. It also includes decisions by courts that interpret New York laws and policies. The Open Meetings Law applies to “public bodies” that conduct public business and perform a governmental function for the State of New York, including city councils, town boards, village boards of trustees, school districts, city, county, town and village committees and subcommittees, as well as private nonprofit corporations.