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History
- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
Companion bill
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Relates to amending supplies to be provided at polling sites by the board of elections
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Dan Quart
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4481
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to supplies to be provided at polling sites by the board of elections
Purpose or general idea of bill
To ensure that the Board of Elections provides enough pens at each polling site.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 requires that the Board of Elections provides enough pens at each Polling site to allow every voter to mark a ballot.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
New York's current voting system requires that voters use a pen to mark ballots. Voters do not expect to have to bring their own supplies to be able to vote. It is the responsibility of the Board of Elections to ensure that each polling site is prepared with supplies for Election Day, including an adequate supply of pens.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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