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BILL NUMBER:S2128
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to Russian translators at certain polling sites in the city of New York
Purpose
To require Russian interpreters in polls that have a large population of Russian voters.
Summary of provisions
. Adds a Section 8-104 of the election law is amended by adding a new subdivision 7.
Existing law
The Federal Voting Rights Act requires interpreters in languages other than Russian.
Justification
Currently in polls where there are significant numbers of Spanish or Chinese voters, interpreters are required to be supplied by the Board of Elections. New York City has a significant Russian population that need the services supplied to other minorities on Election Day.
Legislative history
This is new legislation.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Local fiscal implications
Some Cost to the local Boards of Elections.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall 11 have become a law; provided, that, effective immediately, the addition, 12 amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the 13 implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and 14 directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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