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NY A10155
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
David McDonough
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AI Summary
- Requires two-thirds majority vote in both the State Senate and Assembly to pass any bill that increases, extends, imposes, or revives any tax, fee, assessment, surcharge, or other levy
- Exempts bills resulting from home rule messages, which would still require only a simple majority
- Applies the same two-thirds voting requirement to local governments adopting local laws that increase or impose taxes requiring state legislative authority
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 3, Section 14 and Article 9, Section 2 of the New York State Constitution
- Must be approved by two successive legislatures and then by voters in a referendum before taking effect
Legislative Description
Provides that no bill which increases, extends, imposes or revives any tax, fee, assessment, surcharge or any other such levy or collection, be passed or become a law, except by the assent of two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the legislature voting separately; makes an exception for any bill which results from the passage of a home rule message.
Last Action
to attorney-general for opinion
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Operations2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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