Bill > S06192

This bill proposes significant changes to the term lengths and term limits for New York state legislators. Currently, senators and assembly members serve two-year terms, but the bill would modify this by establishing longer terms: senators would serve six-year terms starting in 2026, and assembly members would serve four-year terms beginning the same year. The bill also introduces new term limits: senators would be restricted to a maximum of three consecutive six-year terms, with the possibility of serving additional terms after sitting out one term, while assembly members would be limited to four consecutive four-year terms, with a similar option to return after sitting out one term. These changes aim to provide more stability in legislative representation while preventing indefinite incumbency. The proposed amendments would only apply to terms of office beginning after the constitutional amendment is adopted, and the bill requires referral to the next legislative session after the general election, with publication three months prior to that election, in accordance with the state constitution's amendment procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6192