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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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BILL NUMBER:S544
Title of bill
An act to amend the legislative law, in relation to term limits for legislators
Purpose
Provides that members of the legislature shall not serve more than five two year terms in either house.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the legislative law by adding a new section 2-A. Section 2-A adds that any individual may serve a maximum of five two-year terms in the state assembly and state senate. No person shall have more than twenty years of service as a state legislator.
Section 2 states the effective date.
Justification
Term limits encourage regular citizen participation, competitive elections and help to prevent a government where long-time politicians become deeply entrenched. The implementation of term limits is also a way to ensure that the legislature remains responsive to the people it was designed to serve. Term limits can also help foster new ideas and can give way to new lawmakers with fresh perspectives.
In addition, by adding term limits to the legislature, it serves as a motivation for the legislature to act swiftly, bringing about real change and reform for the people of New York State.
Legislative history
2011-12: S.5611 Referred to Investigations and Government Operations
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act will take effects January 1, 2015; only terms commenced on or after such date shall be counted toward an individual's years of service.
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