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- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
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Relates to the number of voting machines required, supplies at polling locations and the number of affidavit ballots to be supplied at polling locations
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Dan Quart
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BILL NUMBER:S3970
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to the total number of voting machines required at polling sites in cities with populations of one million or more
Purpose or general idea of bill
To ensure that the Board of Elections provides enough voting machines at each polling site.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 requires that the Board of Elections provides at least one voting machine for every 1400 registered voters in cities with a population of one million or more.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
Voter turnout in New York is persistently low. In 2010, turnout for the general election in November was the lowest in the country. Many other states have implemented a variety of reforms making the process of voting significantly more convenient for voters that New York could benefit from. During the 2012 election, polling sites across New York City reported that a lack of working voting machines prevented them from being able to conduct efficient Election Day operations. Many voters did not vote due to long lines caused by the Board's failure to provide a sufficient number of voting machines.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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