New York State Legislature

The New York State Legislature is the lawmaking body responsible for creating, amending, and passing state laws. It consists of two chambers: the New York State Assembly, with 150 members, and the State Senate, with 63 members. Legislators represent districts across the state and work together to address issues such as education, health, transportation, and the economy. The legislature also approves the state budget and oversees the state's executive agencies. Their decisions influence everyday life in New York, and they operate within a framework of checks and balances with the governor and other branches of government.