Bill > A04506

This bill proposes to limit the time a legislator can serve in key leadership positions within the New York State Legislature. Specifically, it restricts members of the legislature from being elected to serve more than four consecutive two-year terms in prominent roles such as the temporary president of the senate, minority leader of the senate, speaker of the assembly, minority leader of the assembly, or as chairperson of any senate or assembly committee. This means that after eight consecutive years in one of these leadership positions, a legislator would be required to step down from that role and potentially rotate to a different leadership position or return to a standard legislative role. The bill is designed to promote leadership renewal and prevent long-term entrenchment in leadership positions. The legislation would take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law, allowing for a smooth transition and implementation of the new term limits.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4506