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A 6527

Imposes term limits on members of the legislature

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 2 co-sponsors

Imposes term limits on New York's Legislature (Senate and Assembly), capping how long members may serve and boosting turnover.

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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Bill Summary · A 6527

Summary: Assembly Bill A 6527 — Imposes Term Limits on Members of the Legislature

Overview

A 6527 seeks to impose term limits on members of the New York State Legislature (both houses). The purpose is to limit the length of time individuals may serve in the Assembly and Senate and to promote turnover and new leadership. The specific numerical limits and implementation details are not provided in the information available.

Key Provisions (High-level)

  • Establishment of term limits for legislators. The bill would set maximum years or terms that a person may serve in the state Senate and/or Assembly.
  • Definitions and counting rules. The bill would define how terms are counted (e.g., partial terms, time served in different offices, any renewals) and specify any exceptions or special circumstances.
  • Implementation timeline. The bill would likely include when term limits take effect and how current members’ service is treated (grandfathering or prospective application). These details are not included in the provided text.
  • Compliance and enforcement. Provisions would outline how compliance is monitored, by whom enforcement occurs, and penalties or consequences for violations (if any).

Affected Parties

  • Primary audience: Members and prospective members of the New York State Legislature (both the Senate and the Assembly).
  • Indirect effects: Legislative staff, political parties, and future candidates who would be subject to term limits.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025.
  • Official actions:
    • March 5, 2025: Referred to Governmental Operations.
    • March 7, 2025: Transferred to the Attorney General for opinion.
    • March 24, 2025: Opinion referred to the Judiciary (listed twice in the record, likely for procedural reasons).
  • Status indicates that the bill is at the stage of obtaining a legal opinion from the AG and has not yet advanced to floor consideration.
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Keith Brown
    • Co-sponsors: David McDonough, Lester Chang
  • Related bills: A 10148 (prior-session), indicating a similar or related concept previously considered.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Political and governance dynamics: Term limits can affect incumbency advantage, turnover, and institutional memory.
  • Elections and candidate pool: Could change recruitment, fundraising, and competitive dynamics for state-wide and legislative races.
  • Legal and constitutional considerations: The bill would likely require constitutional amendments or significant statutory changes; constitutional challenges are possible depending on the proposed framework.
  • Administrative implementation: Counting and grandfathering rules, transition timelines, and enforcement mechanisms would shape practical rollout.

Next Steps

If the AG issues a favorable opinion, the bill would typically proceed to Judiciary committee consideration and then, if advanced, move through the Assembly and potentially to the Senate for further action. The exact fate depends on committee activity, negotiations, and broader legislative priorities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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