NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A5785
SPONSOR: Buttenschon 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 lieutenant-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 OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This legislation would amend section 1 of article 4 of the constitution,
in relation to term limits for the office of governor and lieutenant-
governor; and would amend section 1 of article 5 of the constitution, in
relation to term limits for the offices of comptroller and attorney-gen-
eral
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This legislation would amend section 1 of article 4 of the constitution,
in relation to term limits for the office of governor and lieutenant-
governor; and would amend section 1 of article 5 of the constitution, in
relation to term limits for the offices of comptroller and attorney-gen-
eral so no person shall be elected to these offices more than three
times.
JUSTIFICATION:
There is overwhelming public support for term limits. Those who support
term limits believe it would increase turnover in the legislature and
inject fresh perspectives and ideas into the political process. Term
limits are also more likely to result in a citizen legislature, where
individuals serve for a period of time before returning to their prior
careers or moving on to another.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-2024: A.9095 - Opinion referred to judiciary
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This amendment to the State Constitution would be referred to the first
regular legislative session convening after the next succeeding general
election of members of the Assembly and Senate.-If approved, this amend-
ment would be submitted to voters at the next general election.
