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History
- Substituted by A2288A
- Amended on third reading (t) 2122a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.231
- Referred to local government
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Relates to the election of fire district officers for the Eastchester fire district in the town of Eastchester, county of Westchester
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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BILL NUMBER:S2122A
Title of bill
An act in relation to authorizing the Eastchester fire district, in the town of Eastchester, county of Westchester, to change the date of its annual election
Purpose or general idea of bill
To hold the annual fire district election for the town of Eastchester on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one provides that the town of Eastchester shall hold its annual fire district election on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November. It also provides that: 1. the fire district election shall be held at every polling site established by the Westchester board of elections; 2. the fire district election districts are the same as the election districts and that an elector shall not be required to visit more than one polling site; 3. the fire district polls shall remain open for the same hours as the polls administered by the Westchester board of elections; and 4. both the commissioners of the Westchester board of elections shall approve in writing of the fire elections being held in the same locations as the elections held on Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November administered by the Westchester board of elections
Section two provides that despite other provisions in town law, all Eastchester fire district elections shall be held on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November.
Section three provides that the Westchester board of elections shall not be required to administer or oversee the Eastchester fire district elections
Section 4 provides for the effective date
Justification
The Eastchester Fire District holds elections of fire officers in December resulting in very low voter turnout. On average less than 5% of registered voters cast a vote. There are also no absentee ballots allowed in the December special election, which means homebound individuals are unable to vote. In addition, holding the election at the same time as the November general election would eliminate the costs of holding a separate fire district election, potentially resulting in savings to taxpayers.
Prior legislative history
A.9609, 2012 referred to local governments.
Fiscal implication
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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