In May 2008, Governor David Paterson issued an affirmation that the state would recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.
Former Governor Eliot Spitzer stated he would introduce legislation to legalize same-sex marriage.
[citation needed] The state ranks near the bottom, in 42nd place, in federal spending per tax dollar.
For decades, it has been the established practice for the state to pass legislation for some meritorious project, but then mandate county and municipal government to actually pay for it.
[citation needed] Following each decennial census, the New York Redistricting Commission forms to redraw the state's congressional districts.