New Laws
Legislation that creates or amends laws governing a particular subject area is called “law new.” The creation of new laws is a crucial process through which Congress fulfills its role in shaping public policy, reflecting the values and priorities of its constituents, and adapting to the changing needs of society. The creation of new laws takes place through several steps, including the drafting of bills, committee review, floor debate, and voting.
The first step in creating a law is generating an idea for legislation. These ideas can come from a senator’s own experience, his or her constituents, or from organizations that advocate for certain policies. Once a bill has been developed, it is then drafted as a legal document known as a “bill.” Bill drafting is often done by legislative staff or attorneys working for State agencies or the executive branch.
A draft bill is then submitted to the Senate or House for consideration. After being voted on, it is either signed into law by the Governor or vetoed. If a bill is passed by both houses of Congress, it becomes law. If a bill is vetoed, the Governor can choose to keep the bill in effect if two-thirds of both houses vote to override the veto and pass the bill into law.
This bill would require City agencies to notify individuals whose private identifying information was disclosed during a data breach by a City agency. It also would amend the City’s privacy laws to make them more consistent with state law. Read the bill.