Bill > S01586

This bill proposes constitutional amendments establishing term limits for key state government positions in New York. For the governor, the bill limits a person to being elected to the office no more than two times, with specific provisions that prevent someone who has served more than two years of another governor's term from being elected to an additional full term. Similarly, for the comptroller and attorney-general positions, the bill restricts individuals to being elected no more than two times. For the state legislature, starting in the year 2029, members of the senate and assembly will be limited to serving no more than three four-year terms, whether those terms are served in the senate, assembly, or a combination of both. The bill clarifies that partial terms served prior to the 2029 election will not count toward these term limits. These changes aim to introduce more rotation and fresh perspectives in New York state government leadership by preventing long-term incumbency in these important elected offices. The proposed amendments would not apply to individuals currently holding these offices at the time the provision becomes effective.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1586