Gov. David Paterson is refusing the New York Senate’s request to delay ordering a special session for one more day as senators try to negotiate a power sharing deal to break a two-week impasse in the chamber.

Paterson is ordering senators to stay in Albany today and likely for several more days to take legislative action that’s requires by the end of the month .

The Democratic governor also says he’ll require additional special sessions to consider bills on reforms, fiscal controls and legalization of same-sex marriage.

Although senators must attend the special session, they aren’t required to vote.

Meanwhile, Gov. Paterson rejected a plea from Senate leaders to delay a special session to give them time to work out their crazy squabble that has stalled work in Albany for two weeks.

An aide to the governor said Paterson rejected the request.

“We’re going to have a special session (Tuesday),” the aide said. “We need to get back to work.”

Democrats and a Republican-led coalition, split 31-31 in the chamber, continue to work Monday on a power sharing arrangement.

Source: AP