New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1697: Establishes the "division of research and analysis" which is a separate division of the legislative library
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Plain-language summary
S 1697 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the "division of research and analysis" which is a separate division of the legislative library. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the "division of research and analysis" which is a part of the legislative library and assists members of the legislature by providing research and analysis on policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| James Skoufis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS