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New York · Through 2026-09-11

N.Y. Senate Rules Rule 12, § 2: Motion for Chamber Consideration

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  2. Rule 12. Suspension of the Rules

§ 2. Motion for Chamber Consideration. a. It shall be in order for any

Senator, who is the sponsor of a bill that is on the Senate's Third

Reading Calendar, to move for chamber consideration of such bill. Such

motion shall require an affirmative vote of three-fifths of members

elected. Where a motion for chamber consideration is approved, such bill

shall be considered by the full Senate on the first calendar legislative

day after four days shall have passed. Provided however, where such

motion is approved within the last five scheduled days of the regular

legislative session, such bill shall be considered by the Senate no

later than the next calendar legislative day.

b. On any calendar legislative day, no more than two motions for

chamber consideration shall be in order before the Senate. The sponsor

of such motion shall serve written notice of intent to bring such motion

at least one calendar legislative day before such motion shall be made,

specifying the date the motion is to be made.

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