Friends and neighbors in Bethlehem, New York, working for progressive causes.
LEGISLATION IN NEW YORK
Our Legislation Tracker
The Huddle's 2024 Legislation Tracker is a spreadsheet that lists important New York and federal bills. It has links to the bill, its current status, and bill sponsors and cosponsors. You will also find a page with links to useful websites.
The lists are updated as bills are introduced, move through
legislative committees, and are voted on by each chamber.
Note: The lists do not include all bills endorsed by progressive
groups nor does Inclusion of a bill constitute an endorsement
by the Bethlehem Morning Voice Huddle.
Check out the Times Union 2024 New York Bill Tracker. Use this tool to monitor key bills as they move through the state Legislature. It covers more issues than the Huddle's tracker, but is less comprehensive than our priority issues.
Links to official websites of
legislators around the Capital Region
New York Assembly members
How a Bill Becomes a Law summarizes the steps in the NY Senate from where the idea for a bill originates to how it makes its way to the senate floor. This also tells you where the public and advocacy groups can have input into the content of a law.
About the New York state budget process
New York State’s budget process uses an executive budget model. Under this system, the Executive is responsible for developing and preparing a comprehensive, balanced budget proposal, which the Legislature modifies and enacts into law. LEARN MORE HERE.
