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History
- Print number 3291a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Relates to registration to vote
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to registration to vote
Purpose
This bill will clarify that only persons registered to vote with the board of elections are eligible to vote in special town elections except if the town elects to provide personal registration.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends section 84 of the town law as it relates to clarifying that in the event a town does not provide personal registration, only persons who are registered to vote with the board of elections are eligible to vote in special town elections.
Section two of the bill relates to the effective date.
Justification
Currently, the only requirement for voting in special town elections is that you are a town resident. If the special election was held at the time of the general election in November then only residents who are registered to vote with the county board of elections are eligible to participate. There is no uniform method in proving residency for these special elections; forcing poll workers to utilize affidavit ballots if the person is not registered with the board of elections. This antiquated process creates confusion and delays at polling locations. This bill would require persons voting in special town elections to be registered with the county board of elections.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law; provided however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to made and completed on or before such effective date.
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