New York Legal Research Library

Session Laws are laws published in annual or other periodic volumes of laws enacted during a particular session or sitting of the legislature, in the order in which they were passed. Included in the New York Legal Research Library is comprehensive coverage of New York State Session Laws dating back to inception in 1691.

1979-Current

In 1975, the New York State Legislature enacted the State Administrative Procedure Act, mandating the publication of all notices of hearings and proposed rules and regulations in the New York State Register. Published weekly, the Register includes rulemaking activities, securities offerings, notices to bidders/contractors, miscellaneous notices, and notices of abandoned property. Notices of rulemaking activities also include regulatory impact statements.

1988-Current

This subcollection is a source of all decisions by the New York tax courts. The Division of Tax Appeals performs adjudicative functions at two levels, the Division of Tax Appeals’ Law Judges (ALJs) and the Tax Appeals Tribunal. The determinations at both levels are invaluable for planning purposes, for recognizing trends in the application of New York tax law, and for properly preparing and presenting arguments used in formal tax controversy resolutions. HeinOnline’s coverage dates back to September 1, 1987, the date the Division of Tax Appeals was formed.

1890-Current

This subcollection includes both the historic and current reports and opinions of the New York Attorney General, dating back to 1890. The Annual Reports reflect the achievements of the Department of Law in the fields of consumer protection, civil rights, and environmental protection, as well as services performed on behalf of investors, consumers, and the legitimate business person. Formal opinions of the Attorney General are directed to the state department and agency officials, while informal opinions are directed to local government attorneys and contain only advice.

1945-Current

Each year, the Office of the State Comptroller publishes its advisory opinions to assist local government officials. It is the policy of the Comptroller’s Office to render advisory opinions only to local government officials acting in a supervisory capacity and to municipal attorneys. Requests for opinions must pertain to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the State Comptroller or involve questions arising under the provisions of the state constitution or the various state statutes which define the rights and obligations of municipal corporations and their officers. Opinion requests from school district officials should relate to questions that are applicable, to the fiscal affairs of both school districts and local governments.