New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 711: Relates to the procedure for voting increases in the rate of state taxes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 711 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the procedure for voting increases in the rate of state taxes. Primary sponsor: Steve Rhoads (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that no bill which increases, extends, imposes or revives any tax, fee, assessment, surcharge or any other such levy or collection, be passed or become a law, except by the assent of two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the legislature voting separately; makes an exception for any bill which results from the passage of a home rule message.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY