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12 Co-sponsors
History
- Print number 5626a
- Amend and recommit to election law
- Referred to election law
- Referred to election law
Companion bill
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Provides for absentee voting for municipalities, school and fire districts on local elections
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Tom Libous
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A5626A
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to absen- tee voting
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide for absentee voting for municipalities, school and fire districts on local elections.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends section 8-400 of the election law by adding a new Subdivision 11
A qualified voter in any village, town, city, or school or fire district may vote in any special election, district election or local referendum by absentee ballot pursuant to this section.
Justification
Voting is a fundamental right and responsibility in our shared democra- cy. Access to this right should not be obstructed or denied because a chosen election is not administered by a county board of elections. The decision to hold special elections or public referenda on a date other than those already established should not prohibit the use of absentee ballots. Therefore this legislation would require absentee ballot access for all elections in the State of New York, special or otherwise.
Prior legislative history
2008 - A.10681
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on January 1st, succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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