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NY S09293

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Sanders

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends New York State Senate terms from two years to four years, effective for senators elected in 2028 and subsequent years
  • Maintains the current two-year terms for State Assembly members (150 members)
  • Requires passage by two consecutive legislative sessions and voter approval as a constitutional amendment under Article 19
  • Introduced by Senator Sanders and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee
  • Amends Section 2 of Article 3 of the New York State Constitution

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the terms of office of members of the senate to four years.

Last Action

TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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