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NY A01577

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the New York State Constitution to require the governor to appear in person before the legislature annually to answer oral questions for two hours during a joint session

  • The timing of the annual question session would be determined by agreement between the Senate and Assembly

  • Replaces gendered pronouns ("he or she," "his or her") with gender-neutral language ("the governor," "the governor's") throughout the existing bill-signing and veto provisions

  • As a constitutional amendment, must be passed by two consecutive legislatures and then approved by voters at a general election

Legislative Description

Relates to requiring the governor submit in person to oral questions from the legislature for two hours on an annual basis.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026
Governmental Operations1/7/2026
Judiciary1/29/2025
Governmental Operations1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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