Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced today that he has been appointed the Chair of the Legislative Commission on Science and Technology. The Legislative Commission on Science and Technology was created in 1979 in response to the increasing scientific and technological complexity of public policy issues facing the Legislature.

The Commission is dedicated to providing the Legislature and the public with up-to-date information on the complex technological and scientific issues facing our society today. The Commission carries out its work by conducting in-depth and short-term studies, providing quick answers to specific inquiries, holding hearings, conferences, and roundtable discussions, and developing legislation.