Bill > A02067

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require any legislation generating non-recurring revenue for 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. Specifically, the bill modifies section 14 of article 3 of the state constitution to mandate that bills providing one-time or temporary funding sources must receive approval from two-thirds of elected members in both the Senate and Assembly, voting separately. Non-recurring revenue refers to funding that is not expected to be repeated in future budget cycles, such as one-time sales of state assets or special one-time taxes. The amendment would make it more difficult to pass such revenue-generating measures by requiring broader legislative support. If approved, the proposed change would be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and must be published for three months prior to that election, in accordance with constitutional procedures for amending the state constitution.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2067