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History
- Substituted by A7850
- Ordered to third reading cal.1057
- Reported and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to elections
Companion bill
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Provides that polling places, whenever practicable, to be designated directly on a public transportation route
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S8030
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to polling places being situated on a public transportation route
Purpose
The bill is designed to ensure that when feasible polling stations are located on public transportation routes, so the elderly, those with physical disabilities and others without their own transportation can more easily get to and from their polling places.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Amends Election Law section 4-104 by adding a new subdivision 6-a to require that when practicable polling places be located on public transportation routes.
Section 2: Provides for the Act to take effect immediately.
Existing law
New bill.
Justification
Seniors, those with disabilities and others who do not have their own transportation, as well as those who need parking where it is unavailable, may have difficulty getting to the polls and voting. This bill is intended to make it easier for those citizens who desire to vote to do so.
Legislative history
2007-08: A.7103 Passed Assembly 2005-06: A.7339 Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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