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S6666Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asS7396Same asA8491

Sets out the procedures and requirements for special primary elections

Sponsor Diane J. SavinoSD-23Affects Public Safety & Consumer Affairs
Status
Stricken
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Step 2 of 7

In committee · Elections

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Primary sponsor
Diane J. Savino

Senator · Senate District 23

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History

  1. Recommit, enacting clause stricken
  2. Referred to elections

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Title of bill

An act to amend the election law, in relation to creating 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 independently 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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