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History
- Referred to election law
Companion bill
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Relates to write-in votes on election ballots; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10389
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to write- in votes; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto
Purpose
The bill repeals the section of law relating to ballots in which holes are punched to indicate a vote for a candidate.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Election Law section 7-122, subdivision 3, to remove the requirement that the board of elections provide voters with an instrument suitable for punching holes in the ballot.
Section 2 of the bill sets forth the effective date.
Justification
Under current law, Section 7-122, subdivision 3 requires that the board of elections provide voters with instruments to punch holes in ballots in order to vote for candidates.
Hole punched ballots are no longer utilized in New York State elections. This bill removes an outdated section of the law.
This legislation was requested by the State Board of Elections in its 2010 Election Law Proposals (SBE 10-13).
Legislative history
New bill in the Assembly; same as S6906 (Addabbo).
Fiscal impact on the state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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