What's happening
This resolution amends Assembly rules to require a two-thirds vote, instead of a majority, to extend session hours.
Why it matters
Raises the threshold for late-night or extended sessions. By requiring a two-thirds vote instead of a simple majority to extend session hours, it becomes harder for Assembly leadership or the majority party to push through work during late hours without broader consensus, potentially limiting rushed or last-minute legislative action.
Increases minority party influence. Since a two-thirds vote often necessitates some support from the minority party, this change empowers minority members to have a greater say in whether the Assembly can continue working late into the night, encouraging more bipartisan cooperation on scheduling.
Promotes transparency and deliberation. Limiting the ability to quickly extend session hours may reduce occurrences of passing significant legislation during late-night sessions when public scrutiny and media attention are lower, thereby fostering a more transparent and deliberate legislative process.
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Allow Late-Night Assembly Sessions
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Sponsors
40 Multi-sponsors
- William A. Barclay
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Karl Brabenec
- Marc Butler
- Kevin M. Byrne
- Ron Castorina Jr.
- Clifford Crouch
- Brian F. Curran
- David DiPietro
- Joseph Errigo
- Gary Finch
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Christopher Friend
- Andrew R. Garbarino
- Joseph Giglio
- Andrew Goodell
- Al Graf
- Stephen Hawley
- Kieran Michael Lalor
- Peter Lawrence
- Peter Lopez
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- Nicole Malliotakis
- David McDonough
- Thomas McKevitt
- Steven McLaughlin
- Brian D. Miller
- Melissa Miller
- Michael Montesano
- Dean Murray
- Michael J. Norris
- Robert Oaks
- Philip Palmesano
- Anthony H. Palumbo
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Joseph Saladino
- Dan Stec
- Mary Beth Walsh
- Raymond Walter
History
- Lost
- Introduced
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 49 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING section 2 of Rule II of the Assembly rules, in relation to hours in session RESOLVED, That section 2 of Rule II of the Assembly rules is amended to read as follows: § 2. Hours in session. The House shall… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 49 BY: M. of A. Kolb AMENDING section 2 of Rule II of the Assembly rules, in relation to hours in session RESOLVED, That section 2 of Rule II of the Assembly rules is amended to read as follows: § 2. Hours in session. The House shall convene at 2:00 P.M. on Monday and 11:00 A.M. on other days unless otherwise ordered. No session shall extend beyond eight hours nor shall it occur between 10:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. provided, however, the House may remain in session to complete action on a measure or measures being debated or to take action on a measure or measures if a message of necessity has been received from the governor in connection with such measure or measures or upon a [majority] vote of two-thirds of all of the members elected to the Assembly. For the purposes of this section, the passage of time shall be observed in accordance with section fifty-two of the general construction law and shall not include time that the House is in recess or standing at ease.
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