NY A04723

Amends New York State Constitution Article 3, Section 14 to prohibit passage of bills between midnight and 8:00 a.m., with an exception requiring two-thirds approval of both legislative branches to waive this restriction.

Increases the approval threshold for messages of necessity from a simple majority to two-thirds of members elected to each branch of the legislature.

Maintains existing requirements that bills be printed and on members' desks at least three calendar legislative days before final passage, with messages of necessity now requiring two-thirds approval instead of gubernatorial certification alone.

Defines "printed and upon the desks" to include legible electronic formats available for member review, with electronic transmission defined as methods allowing reproduction without unauthorized alterations.

Requires referral to the first regular legislative session after the next general assembly election and publication for three months prior to that election before the amendment can take effect.