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A 1853

Relates to establishing a procedure for the governor's annual message to the legislature regarding the state of the state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Steck

Bill A 1853 establishes formal procedures for New York's Governor to deliver annual State of the State messages to the legislature, standardizing timing, format, and delivery requirements.

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Bill Summary · A 1853

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1853 establishes formal procedural requirements for the Governor's annual State of the State address to the New York legislature. The bill appears to create standardized guidelines for how and when this message must be delivered and potentially what it should contain.

Why is this important

The State of the State address is a significant annual event where governors outline legislative priorities and policy direction. Codifying procedures ensures consistency, public accessibility, and legislative accountability regarding these crucial communications. It also clarifies constitutional and statutory expectations for executive-legislative communication.

Potential points of contention

  • Executive autonomy vs. legislative mandate: Governors may view procedural requirements as limiting flexibility in how they communicate their agenda and priorities to the legislature and public
  • Resource and timing implications: Mandated procedures could create administrative burdens or conflicts with the governor's preferred legislative calendar and scheduling
  • Scope and content specification: Disagreement over whether the bill imposes substantive requirements (what must be addressed) versus merely procedural ones (timing, format, delivery method), which could constrain executive discretion

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

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