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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Substituted by A5791
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.884
- Referred to local government
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to changing the hours of the library's annual election and the organization of the board of trustees
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4078
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 158 of the laws of 1988 relating to establishment of a library district in the town of Hurley, Ulster county, in relation to changing the hours of the library's annual election and the organization of the board of trustees
Purpose of the bill
This bill would establish that the polls at the West Hurley public library are to remain open from four o'clock p.m. until eight o'clock p.m. for the receipt of ballots at all elections and that the number of members managing and controlling the board of trustees is to consist of seven to eleven members, as the board deems necessary.
Summary of specific provisions
* Section 1 amends paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 2 of chapter 158 of the laws of 1988.
* Section 2 amends section 3 of chapter 158 of the laws of 1988.
* Section 3 states the effective date.
Justification
The West Hurley Public Library has requested this amendment to their charter to encourage a higher voter turnout during the library's annual election. Currently, the polling hours at the West Hurley Public Library are from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. These late hours dissuade many from coming out and voting. Adjusting polling hours to a more convenient 4 p.m. through 8 p.m. would encourage greater citizen participation.
In addition, the West Hurley Library has determined that seven trustees can adequately govern its current district size. This legislation provides the board with the option to expand the number of members up to eleven individuals, if deemed necessary, to fit the needs of special projects.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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