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NY A05662
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Barclay
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 3, Section 14, prohibiting the governor from issuing a "message of necessity" for budget bills or appropriation bills related thereto
- Currently, governors can bypass the three-day waiting period for bills by certifying that facts necessitate an immediate vote; this amendment would eliminate that option for budget-related legislation
- Requires budget bills to remain on legislators' desks in final form for at least three calendar legislative days before final passage, with no exceptions
- As a constitutional amendment, must be passed by two successive legislatures and then approved by voters at a general election
- Amendment would be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of Assembly members and published for 3 months prior to that election
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
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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