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- Referred to elections
- Print number 4781a
- Amend (t) and recommit to elections
- Referred to elections
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Requires that all printed political campaign mailing pieces include a message about recycling the printed materials
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Sam Roberts
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BILL NUMBER:S4781A
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to requiring that all printed political campaign mailing pieces include a message about recycling the printed materials
Purpose
Recycling of campaign and political literature.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The election law is amended by adding a new section 3-111 to read as follows:
Justification
All political literature in New York State, whether hand-billed or mailed, shall have affixed to it, the NYS-approved recycling logo signified by three arrows in a triangular configuration, and the following printed message: "This material is recyclable. It can, and should, be recycled after use. It shall be placed in a proper recycling bin or receptacle and properly disposed of."
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EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
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