N.Y. Legislative Law § 21: Limitation of legislative expenses

§ 21. Limitation of legislative expenses. Neither house shall, without

the consent of the other, order to be printed more than ten thousand

copies of any paper, bill or document, the aggregate cost of which shall

exceed one thousand dollars; or appoint any committee of its own members

or others at the public expense, except in case of contested elections;

or incur any expense whatever except as provided by this chapter.