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History
- Print number 7085a
- Amend and recommit to rules
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1165
- Referred to local government
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BILL NUMBER:S7085A
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 524 of the laws of 1987, relating to establishing the Greater Poughkeepsie library district, in the city and town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, in relation to the election of the trustees of such library
Purpose
The Board of Elections of Dutchess County determined that they have no legal basis to determine the number of signatures required, and are without authority to dictate an arbitrary number This legislation provides the number of signatures required.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends amend chapter 524, Section 1, Part 6 to state that "Each petition shall be signed by at least twenty-five qualified voters of the city".
Justification
The situation as it currently exists creates the vulnerability that despite past nominations, future nominations could undergo legal challenge at any time.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Shall take effect immediately.
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