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NY A06358

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Robin Schimminger

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article 17 of the New York State Constitution to add a new Section 8
  • Authorizes the legislature to direct the state, municipalities, or state/municipal instrumentalities to require a specific period of residency within the state as a prerequisite for receiving social services covered under Article 17
  • Amendment would be referred to the first regular legislative session following the next general election of assembly members
  • Requires publication of the proposed amendment for 3 months prior to the election, in accordance with Article 19 of the Constitution

Legislative Description

Authorizes the legislature to require a state or municipal entity to enact a period of residency requirement for persons applying for certain social services.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

2/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2016
Social Services1/6/2016
Judiciary4/8/2015
Social Services3/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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