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NY A01853

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3 of Article 4 of the New York State Constitution to require the governor's annual State of the State message be delivered orally in the Assembly Chamber

  • Mandates the message be delivered during the first week of legislative session with a quorum of both the Assembly and Senate present

  • Replaces gendered pronouns ("his or her") with gender-neutral language ("the governor's") throughout the section

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for 3 months prior to that election for voter approval

Legislative Description

Relates to establishing a procedure for the governor's annual message to the legislature regarding the state of the state.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/30/2026
Governmental Operations1/7/2026
Judiciary1/29/2025
Governmental Operations1/14/2025

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