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S6906Senate2009-2010 SessionSame asA10389

Relates to write-in votes on election ballots; repealer

Sponsor Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.SD-15+1 co-sponsorAffects Public Safety & Consumer Affairs
Status
In Assembly Committee
Election Law
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

Senator · Senate District 15

History

  1. Referred to election law
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 59–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.232
  7. Referred to elections

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A10389Assembly

Relates to write-in votes on election ballots; repealer

In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh

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Sponsor's memo

Title of bill

An act to amend the election law, in relation to write-in votes; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto

Purpose

The bill repeals the section of law relating to ballots in which holes are punched to indicate a vote for a candidate.

Summary of provisions

Section 1: Amends Election Law section 7-122, subdivision 3, to delete the requirement that the board of elections provide to voters who receive ballots in which holes are punched with an instrument suitable for punching such holes.

Section 2: Provides for the Act to take effect immediately.

Existing law

Under current law, Section 7-122, subdivision 3 requires that the board of elections provide voters with instruments for punching ballots that require hole punches to vote for candidates.

Justification

Hole punched ballots are no longer utilized in New York State. This bill removes an outdated section of the law that is a relic of past, antiquated practices, which are highly unlikely to ever be used again.

This legislation was requested by the State Board of Elections in its 2010 Election Law Proposals.

Legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications

None.

Local fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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