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History
- Substituted by A6825
- Ordered to third reading cal.685
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to elections
Companion bill
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Extends certain provisions relating to the election ballot, canvassing write-in votes
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Keith L.T. Wright
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 92 of the laws of 2001, amending the election law relating to the election ballot and canvassing write-in votes, in relation to extending the expiration of the provisions of such chapter
Purpose/summary of specific provisions
This bill extends for one year the provisions of chapter 92 of the laws of 200 1. That chapter added a new subdivision (3) to 7-114 of the Election Law empowering local boards of elections when necessary for reasons of ballot configuration and efficient election administration to provide write-in vote opportunities in elections for party positions only when a valid petition for an opportunity to ballot is filed. Write-in vote opportunities must always be provided with respect to each contested nomination for public office. Section 2 of that chapter amended paragraph a of subdivision 2 of section 9-102 of the Election Law to allow local boards the option of canvassing write-in votes at the time of the recanvass.
Justification
This bill extends for one year the provisions of chapter 92 of the laws of 2001.
Prior legislative history
Chapter 92 of 2001 has been extended every year since 2001.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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