NY S00053

Adds new paragraph (b) to Executive Law Section 63(8) allowing the New York legislature to direct the attorney-general by concurrent resolution to investigate matters of public peace, public safety, and public justice.

Grants the attorney-general authority to appoint deputies and officers for legislative-directed investigations, with compensation approved by the legislature rather than the governor.

Establishes a separate funding mechanism for legislative-directed inquiries, with funds held in joint account by the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, and attorney-general, requiring countersignature by both legislative leaders.

Provides investigative powers including subpoena authority, witness examination under oath, and document production requirements for legislative-directed inquiries, with same penalties for non-compliance as governor-directed investigations.

Protects legislative-directed investigations from governor or other state agency interference, and permits the attorney-general and legislature to withhold investigation information from other state agencies.