The recently released Review of Legislative Action for New York’s 2011 session, prepared by the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), has listed Amy Paulin of New York’s 88th Assembly District as one of the Assembly’s most successful bill sponsors.

Assemblywoman Paulin ranked fifth among Assembly members for having introduced bills which passed in that house (25) and fourth among Assembly members for having introduced bills which passed both the Assembly and the Senate (16). She achieved these ranks despite not being listed among the legislators who introduced the largest number of bills – indicating a relatively high level of efficiency by Assemblywoman Paulin in introducing successful legislation.

Assemblywoman Paulin, perennially among the most proficient members of the Assembly in sponsoring successful legislation, was also ranked fourth for sponsored bills passing both houses in the 2010 session.

“It has always been my goal to identify and address salient needs and issues with thoughtful and precise legislation. I’m gratified that the hard work that my staff and I have invested on behalf of my constituents has produced these results,” comments Assemblywoman Paulin. She adds that, while sponsoring successful legislation is just one aspect of her service to the district, it’s a critically important one – and she praised NYPIRG for assembling review data annually and making it available to the public:

“As a strong proponent of reform in Albany, I applaud efforts that promote transparency in government and encourage New Yorkers to monitor the activities of their legislators.”

The complete report can be downloaded from the Good Government section of NYPIRG’s Web site.

Among the bills sponsored by Assemblywoman Paulin which passed both houses of the New York State Legislature were a measure to prevent convicted perpetrators of domestic violence from buying or owning a firearm, and legislation to improve conditions for library construction projects in economically disadvantaged communities.