NY S00412

Authorizes the New York State Legislature to direct the Attorney General by concurrent resolution to conduct investigations into matters concerning public peace, public safety, and public justice

Grants the Attorney General subpoena power to compel witness attendance, examine witnesses under oath, and require production of books, records, documents, papers, and electronic communications

Establishes that investigation funds be deposited in accounts controlled by the Senate Temporary President, Assembly Speaker, and Attorney General, with disbursements requiring signatures from all three

Requires weekly detailed reports from investigating officers to the Attorney General, who must transmit copies to legislative leadership

Explicitly protects legislature-directed investigations from interference by the Governor or other state agencies, with unauthorized disclosure of witness names or investigation information classified as a misdemeanor