Bill > S01587

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for key state government positions in New York. For the governor, the bill limits an individual to being elected twice, and prevents someone who has acted as governor for more than two years of another's term from being elected more than once. For the comptroller and attorney-general, the bill restricts individuals to being elected only once to these offices. For state legislators, the bill limits service to no more than six two-year terms, whether those terms are served in the senate, assembly, or a combination of both. The term limit provisions would not apply to individuals currently holding these offices at the time the amendment becomes effective. The bill requires these proposed changes to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election, and to be published for three months prior to that election, following the state constitution's amendment procedures. This type of term limit legislation aims to prevent career politicians from holding the same governmental positions for extended periods, potentially encouraging fresh leadership and broader political participation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1587