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Senator · Senate District 40
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Amends the legislative law, in relation to term limits for members of the legislature
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Steve Katz
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BILL NUMBER:S7119
Title of bill
An act to amend the legislative law, in relation to term limits for members of the legislature
Purpose
The legislation limits terms for legislators and legislative leadership positions.
Summary of provisions
Section One - amends the legislative law by adding two new section 2-a and 5-b. Section 2-a sets legislative term limits. Members of the state legislature will not serve more than eight years in either the senate or the assembly.
Section One - adds section 2-a to the legislative law stating no member of the state legislature will serve as an officer or in a special capacity position, as defined under section five-a of this article, for more than 5 years.
Section Two - this act shall take effect on the first January next succeeding the date on which it shall become law and shall apply to offices in the legislature which commence on or after such effective date.
Justification
By passing term limits in New York State, the people can keep the political climate fresh with new ideas. Term limiting legislators to eight years/four terms, will promote better ethics and help eliminate the "good old boys" and "three men in a room" atmosphere. In the eight years they are elected to office, legislators will be given enough time to accomplish the goals they have to provide better lives for their constituents.
By placing limits on special positions within the legislature, a greater sense of transparency is created. This time limit of five years, will allow legislators to work together as one collective unit, instead of working under one sole authority for countless years.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first January next succeeding the date on which it shall become law and shall apply to offices in the legislature which commence on or after such effective date.
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