Establishes term limits for the offices of governor, attorney-general and comptroller; limits the amount of time any person can act as governor; limits terms of office of members of the legislature.
Relates to the number of senators and the apportionment of senate districts; provides that each senate district shall be comprised of one county in its entirety.
Requires that no person acting as a political party chairperson, an elected public officer, an individual who is subject to the rules established by the commission on public integrity and any other person who is an officer of an organization, association or corporation that receives public funding shall be elected as a delegate to a constitutional convention.
Removes constitutional provision that the lieutenant-governor shall act as governor when the governor is absent from the state; provides likewise for the case in which the lieutenant-governor is absent from the state and the case in which the temporary president of the senate is absent from the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the state constitution to require special elections for the offices of comptroller and attorney general when vacancies occur during a term. It directly affects state government operations by establishing a process to fill these leadership roles promptly rather than leaving positions unfilled until the next general election. The key provision mandates that a special election be held to select a replacement for either office if a vacancy arises before the end of a term. This change ensures continuity in key state financial and legal oversight positions. The bill does not alter the existing requirement that these officials be elected at the same time as the governor.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution J 1472 formally commends Gabriella Scheer for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual. The resolution specifically recognizes her heroic actions on April 28, 2025, when she performed CPR on her unconscious boss during a medical emergency, saving his life. This ceremonial resolution has no policy impact - it serves solely as a formal tribute to her selfless act of compassion.
Maddy summaryThis resolution asks Governor Hochul to proclaim February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Organization Week in New York. It recognizes the FFA's role in supporting agricultural education, student leadership development, and career readiness for over 13,500 New York students across nearly 200 chapters. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it is a symbolic request for the governor to issue a formal proclamation.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 1488 formally congratulates the Shenendehowa High School Girls Varsity Cross Country Team and Head Coach Rob Cloutier for winning the New York State Federation Cross Country Team Championship in 2025. The resolution highlights their championship victory, academic achievements (a team GPA of 94.05 percent), and participation in the Nike Cross Nationals. Adopted by the legislature, it directs copies to the team members, coaches, and school officials as a formal recognition of their accomplishments. This is a non-binding resolution expressing legislative support, not a policy change affecting any laws or regulations.
Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Governor Hochul to designate May 28, 2026, as "Taiwan Heritage Day" in New York State. It cites New York's economic ties with Taiwan (including $158.60 billion in trade in 2024), cultural organizations, and shared values as context for the symbolic recognition. The resolution does not create new laws, affect policies, or impose obligations - it is purely a commemorative request. Copies would be sent to the Governor, Taiwan's president, and Taiwan's New York representative.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (J 1487), not a policy bill. It formally congratulates Alice R. Gafner, a 108-year-old Rome, New York resident, on her birthday. The resolution recognizes her 30+ year career teaching in Rome's schools (including in a one-room schoolhouse) and her lifelong community contributions. It has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Legislature's appreciation and sends a copy to Ms. Gafner.
