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History
- Opinion referred to judiciary
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Companion bill
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Imposes term limits for the offices of governor, comptroller and attorney-general
In Senate Committee · Judiciary · Sponsor Joseph A. Griffo
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A9531
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY propos- ing an amendment to section 1 of article 4 of the constitution, in relation to term limits for the office of governor; and proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 5 of the constitution, in relation to term limits for the offices of comptroller and attorney-general
Purpose
This amendment to the constitution would limit the tenures of the offices of the governor, comptroller and attorney general to no more than two elective terms of office.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Provides that no person may be elected to the office of governor more than twice. And that, further, no person who has served more than two years of another governor's term of office may be elected more than once. Exempts from these limitations from the present gover- nor. Removes from the line of succession to the governor ship any person who has been twice elected to the office of governor. Section 2: Provides that no person may be elected to the office of comptroller or attorney general more than twice. Exempts from this limitation the pres- ent comptroller and attorney general. Section 3: Provides that this resolution shall be referred to the first session of the next succeeding legislature.
Existing law
Presently, there are no limitations on the number of terms for which a person may hold the office of governor, comptroller or attorney general.
Justification
This bill is intended to keep New York State's leadership fresh and innovative, to allow an influx of new voices and perspectives in order to make better and broader the representation of the people of New York in the state's executive branch.
Legislative history
2007 Passed Senate/2008 Rules Committee.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Upon passage by the succeeding legislature and majority vote of the people.
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