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Makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Robin Schimminger
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Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor
Purpose
This bill makes provisions relating to the joint nomination of candidates for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. The bill provides that candidates for governor and lieutenant governor be designated jointly and run together as a slate in the event of a primary election, as is currently provided for in the general election.
Summary of provisions
§ 1- Amends subdivisions 1, 2 and 5 of § 6-104 of the Election Law to provide that candidates for governor and lieutenant governor be designated jointly either by the State Committee or by petition. A designating petition will be valid only if it jointly designates both candidates.
§ 2-Amends subdivision 1 of § 7-114 of the Election Law by adding a new paragraph (e) to reflect that primary ballots shall be printed with the jointly designated candidates for governor and lieutenant governor appearing together on the same row or column and the ballot machines adjusted so that both offices are voted for jointly.
§ 3-Effective date.
Justification
In 1953, the State Constitution was amended to provide for the joint election of the governor and lieutenant governor, thereby ensuring that both elected officials represented the same political party. However, no statutory amendments were ever made to implement joint nomination which would have assured at least some degree of personal compatibility, and more effective executive use of the lieutenant governor. Subsequent amendments were made to the Election Law that further eroded the impact of joint election by allowing individual primary challenges for all statewide offices. The present statutory scheme presents the State with the prospect of incompatible candidates running together in the general election and serving in office. Moreover, recent history demonstrates that this prospect is more than a theoretical possibility. New York State government should not be forced to operate with a second-in-command who is not a full working partner on the executive team. A lieutenant governor can and should play key roles as liaison with those outside the administration, and as a knowledgeable policy advisor and manager inside the administration. Providing for the joint nomination of the governor and lieutenant governor would cement the executive team concept and ensure a fuller executive utilization of the Lieutenant Governor.
Legislative history
2008 - S.4758/A.3120 Election Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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