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BILL NUMBER:S2847
Title of bill
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing 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 governor. Removes from the line of succession to the governorship 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 present comptroller and attorney general.
Section 3: Provides that this resolution shall be referred to the first session of the next succeeding legislature.
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
2010/S.3138 Judiciary Committee/A.9531 Judiciary Committee.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the foregoing amendments be referred to the first regular legislative session convening after the next succeeding general election of members of the assembly, and, in conformity with section 1 of article 19 of the constitution, be published for 3 months previous to the time of such election.
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