Bill > S01560

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require any legislation providing non-recurring revenue to the state or its political subdivisions to pass with a two-thirds majority vote in both branches of the legislature, instead of the current simple majority requirement. Non-recurring revenue refers to one-time financial resources that are not expected to be repeated in future budget cycles, such as proceeds from asset sales or one-time federal grants. The bill would modify the state constitution's existing voting procedures by adding a new provision that specifically mandates a higher voting threshold for these types of revenue measures. Additionally, the amendment includes a procedural requirement that the proposed change must be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for three months prior to that election, ensuring transparency and giving voters an opportunity to be aware of the proposed constitutional change. The bill also updates gender-neutral language, replacing "his or her" with more inclusive terminology like "such person's" when referring to the governor or acting governor.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1560