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NY S01160
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Jacobs
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AI Summary
- Limits governors to a maximum of three full terms, or two additional terms if they have served more than two years of another governor's term
- Prohibits anyone who has served three terms as governor from succeeding to the office if in the line of succession
- Limits comptrollers and attorneys-general to a maximum of three terms, or two additional terms if they have served more than two years of another officeholder's term
- Limits state legislators (senators and assembly members combined) to six two-year terms total, with partial terms not counting toward the limitation
- Increases state senate membership from 50 to 63 members
- Exempts current office holders from term limits as of the effective date
- Requires approval by both the Senate and Assembly and publication for three months before the next general election for ratification
Legislative Description
Establishes term limits for the offices of governor, attorney-general and comptroller; limits the amount of time any person can act as governor; limits terms of office of members of the legislature.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
8/11/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/11/2019
Full Bill Text
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