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NY S09266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alexis Weik

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Limits the Governor to a maximum of three four-year terms in office
  • Extends legislative terms from two years to four years for both Senate and Assembly members
  • Caps legislators elected in 2029 or later to a maximum of three four-year terms (12 years total)
  • Requires the amendment to be referred to the next legislative session after a general election and published for 3 months prior to voter consideration
  • Introduced as a concurrent resolution requiring approval by both Senate and Assembly to amend the New York State Constitution

Legislative Description

Establishes term limits for the office of governor and for members of the legislature; changes the term for members of the legislature to a four year term.

Last Action

TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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