For the first time in recent history, a major overhaul of New York’s trial courts will be given serious thought next year by both of the Legislature’s judiciary chairs, who are also aligned on a host of other issues, like the mental health of attorneys and legalizing paid surrogacy.

State Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Manhattan, and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, also said the judiciary would likely receive its requested spending increase despite the state’s major budget deficit.