Law new is a phrase used to describe alternative legal services providers that are looking to break away from the traditional model and focus on client service and process. The term is also used to describe companies, startups and law firm subsidiaries that are augmenting their client service offerings with a non-traditional business model. While it can be difficult to define, the concept generally encompasses firms that are looking to innovate and provide value to their clients.
The presiding officer of the Senate may call a “new law” whenever there is doubt about the result of a vote. The presiding officer can call a new law only when the quorum of senators is present, and the vote has not been recessed for more than three sessions days. The term “new law” is often shortened to “new statute” or “new legislation.”
A new law may be any legislative measure that the Governor signs into effect and which is not currently an existing law. Examples of new laws include state budgets, executive orders and amendments to other laws. In addition, the term may refer to a new version of a law that is printed for House or Senate action. A new version of a bill will receive a new file number, while the original version will retain its file number.
Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives that has been sent to the Senate for consideration and vice versa. When a bill is reported out of committee and passed by the full Senate, it will be sent to the Governor for signature.
Laws passed by the General Assembly, usually after public hearings and floor debate. Often, members will make statements during debate about a bill’s intent, which can be used by courts to determine legislative intent when interpreting a law. The president pro tempore, the speaker and majority and minority leaders of each house are all considered to be part of the “legislative branch” and are responsible for making and voting on laws.
The minimum wage in New York City, Westchester and Long Island will increase from $15 to $16 an hour beginning Jan. 1. In addition, a series of bills related to worker rights and drug testing will go into effect in New York City and throughout the state. Those changes, among many others, are the result of new laws that Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into effect.
