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NY A00858

NY A00858
Increases the length of the term of office for members of the legislature.


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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 2 of article 3 of the constitution, in relation to increasing the length of the term of office for members of the legislature.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the New York State Constitution to increase the term of office for members of the legislature from two years to four years, with a limit of 16 years of service. Specifically, the bill would change the term of office for state senators from three years to four years, and the term of office for state assembly members from two years to four years. This amendment would apply prospectively to the next election of state legislators after the bill is approved and ratified by the people.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary (on 02/18/2022)

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