Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the terms of office of members of the senate to four years
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to extend the term of office for New York State Senators from two years to four years, effective starting with the 2028 election. It would amend Article III, Section 2 of the state constitution to specify that senators elected in 2028 and subsequent years serve four-year terms, while current senators and Assembly members retain their existing two-year terms. The amendment requires approval by the legislature and must be submitted to voters for ratification following the next general election. As a procedural constitutional change, it does not alter current voting rules or affect existing legislators.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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