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NY A01604

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits passage of bills between midnight and 8:00 a.m., with waiver available upon two-thirds approval of both legislative branches
  • Requires two-thirds approval from both chambers to certify that immediate passage of a bill is necessary, replacing the current governor certification standard
  • Defines "printed and upon desks" to include legible electronic format available to members, with protections against unauthorized modifications
  • Requires referral to the first regular legislative session after the next general assembly election and publication for 3 months before that election to become effective

Legislative Description

Prohibits the passage of bills by the legislature between the hours of midnight and eight o'clock a.m. unless 2/3 of the legislature is present; requires two-thirds approval for messages of necessity.

Last Action

held for consideration in governmental operations

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations6/15/2016
Judiciary2/5/2016
Governmental Operations1/6/2016
Judiciary2/6/2015
Governmental Operations1/12/2015

Full Bill Text

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