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- Enacting clause stricken
- Print number 8491a
- Amend and recommit to election law
- Referred to election law
- Referred to election law
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Sets out the procedures and requirements for special primary elections
In Senate Committee · Elections · Sponsor José Peralta
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A8491A
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to creat- ing a special primary election
Purpose or general idea of the bill
Sets out the procedures and requirements for special primary elections.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends Section §6-114 of the election law to mandate a special primary election similar to ones held in the New York City municipality.
Justification
The current procedure for choosing a special election nominee excludes the will of the people by permitting parties to inde- pendently nominate candidates. This act will permit individuals to vote in a special primary election for a special election candidate, such that the candidate receiving the most votes in the special primary will become the nominee of the party.
Prior legislative history
New Legislation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first January 1, 2011.
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