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Provides that party designation of a candidate for nomination for any office to be filled by the voters of the entire county shall be made by the county committee
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor William Magnarelli
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BILL NUMBER:S2317
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to party nominations for candidates for county office
Purpose
To provide that party designation of a candidate for nomination for any office be filled by the voters of the entire county shall be made by the county committee.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends election law to add a new section 6-109 that will outline the process by which party designation of a candidate for nomination for any office will be filled by the voters of an entire county by county committee members.
Section 2. Establishes the effective date.
Justification
Currently under New York State election law, individuals who desire to run for political office are required to obtain signed petitions in a burdensome petition process to qualify to appear on the ballot. The process of gathering these signatures takes extensive time, effort and resources. The goal of getting candidates on the ballot can be accomplished more efficiently by removing the burden of gathering petition signatures for those candidates who are designated by their parties. This legislation would serve eliminate the need to circulate petitions for party designated candidates, at the political parties option.
Legislative history
S.6474 - 2011-2012
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become a law.
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