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NY S08199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Fred Akshar

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 14 of Article 3 of the New York Constitution to prohibit the governor or acting governor from issuing a message of necessity for budget-related bills
  • Currently allows the governor to certify emergency conditions requiring an immediate vote, bypassing the standard three-day printing and desk requirement for bills
  • Amendment would prevent the governor from using this emergency procedure for budget bills or appropriation bills relating thereto
  • Requires concurrent approval by the Senate and Assembly to pass this constitutional amendment
  • Amendment must be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months prior to that election before taking effect

Legislative Description

Amends the constitution to prohibit an immediate vote from being called by the governor or acting governor on any budget bills.

Last Action

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

7/24/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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