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NY A03778
NY A03778Proposes a constitutional amendment to divide the state into three autonomous regions; the New Amsterdam Region, the New York Region and the Montauk Region; provides regional governors and regional legislators; provides only for a state sales tax; divides various departments and agencies; provides for separate court systems and prison systems.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing the addition of a new article 20 to the constitution, in relation to dividing New York state into three autonomous regions; proposing an amendment to article 8 of the constitution, in relation to local, school and special district budgets; proposing an amendment to article 9 of the constitution in relation to formation of new towns; proposing an amendment to section 2 of article 19 of the constitution, in relation to the constitutional convention; proposing an amendment to article 11 of the constitution, in relation to public education; proposing an amendment to article 19 of the constitution, in relation to limiting voting on a new constitution; proposing an amendment to article 5 of the constitution, in relation to officers and civil departments; repealing article 11 of the constitution relating to education; repealing section 6 of article 3 of the constitution relating to the state legislature; and repealing section 1 of article of the constitution relating to officers and civil departments
AI Summary
This bill proposes a comprehensive constitutional amendment to divide New York State into three autonomous regions: the New Amsterdam Region, the New York Region, and the Montauk Region. Each region would have its own regional government, including a regional governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature (with a regional senate and assembly). The bill would fundamentally restructure the state's political, judicial, and administrative systems by creating semi-independent regional governments with significant powers. Key provisions include establishing regional legislative bodies with the ability to create and modify laws specific to their region, creating regional court systems, dividing state assets and departments among the regions, and implementing new rules for elections, budgeting, and governance. The regions would have substantial autonomy in areas like education, law enforcement, and taxation, while maintaining a limited state-level government primarily responsible for statewide and interstate matters. The bill also introduces new mechanisms for town formation, school district budgeting, and constitutional amendments, requiring at least 55% approval from voters in each region for future changes to the state constitution.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
held for consideration in local governments (on 05/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3778 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03778&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03778 |
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