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NY A08935
Bill
Status
7/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Miller
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 9-member legislative commission to represent New York at Article V constitutional conventions, with appointments divided among the Senate temporary president, Assembly speaker, and minority leaders of both chambers
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Sets commissioner qualifications including being a registered New York voter, at least 25 years old, U.S. citizen for 5+ years, and prohibits those who held federal office, were federal employees/contractors, or were federal lobbyists within specified timeframes
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Prohibits commissioners from voting to change the one-state-one-vote convention rule or supporting amendments that would alter individual liberty guarantees in the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and specified amendments (13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th)
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Requires commissioners to take an oath acknowledging their limited authority and potential penalties for violations, with compensation equal to prorated Assembly member salary and a $200 gift limit during service
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Imposes $5,000 fines on commissioners who exceed their authorized scope and on individuals who bribe, threaten, intimidate, or obstruct commissioners in their duties
Legislative Description
Establishes a legislative commission on article V conventions of the states to represent the state of New York at article V conventions; provides penalties for commissioners who exceed their scope of authority and individuals who interfere with the duties of a commissioner.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026