Establishes a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar bills and resolutions in New York.

This bill creates a standing committee on conference to address discrepancies between similar, but not identical, bills and resolutions passed by the Senate and Assembly. The committee can refer bills and resolutions to subcommittees for further consideration. A non-partisan counsel, appointed by the legislative bill drafting commission, will assess the similarity of bills and resolutions and make referrals to the standing committee. The committee must issue a report within fifteen days of referral, detailing the conference bill or resolution or explaining the failure to reach an agreement.

Establishes a standing committee on conference to resolve differences between similar bills and resolutions in New York.

This bill creates a standing committee on conference to address discrepancies between similar, but not identical, bills and resolutions passed by the Senate and Assembly. The committee can refer bills and resolutions to subcommittees for further consideration. A non-partisan counsel, appointed by the legislative bill drafting commission, will assess the similarity of bills and resolutions and make referrals to the standing committee. The committee must issue a report within fifteen days of referral, detailing the conference bill or resolution or explaining the failure to reach an agreement.