New York § 38 - 38Subjects to be acted upon

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 38 — 38Subjects to be acted upon, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 38. 38Subjects to be acted upon

§ 38. Subjects to be acted upon. At an extraordinary session of the legislature convened pursuant to the provisions of this article, no subject may be acted upon except such as may be specified in the perfected joint or concurring petition pursuant to which such session is convened, or such as may be specified in any perfected joint or concurring petition received by the temporary president and the speaker prior to or during such extraordinary session, or such as may be added to such petition or petitions by amendment thereof by joint resolution adopted by two-thirds of the members elected to each house.

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 38

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 38 cover?

Section 38 ("38Subjects to be acted upon") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New York § 38?

A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 38" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

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