A02268Introduced in the Assembly
Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?".
Introduced by Stephen Hawley, District 139
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides for a referendum on the question "Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?".
Where it stands
referred to local governments
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Local Governments Committee: Held for Consideration · May 20, 2025
13
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
20 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Kwani O'Pharrow | 11 | Absent |
| Keith Brown | 12 | No |
| Maryjane Shimsky | 92 | Yes |
| Dana Levenberg | 95 | Yes |
| Aron Wieder | 97 | Yes |
| Sarahana Shrestha | 103 | Yes |
| Jonathan Jacobson | 104 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to local governments
held for consideration in local governments
referred to local governments
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