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Senator · Senate District 4
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History
- Print number 7115a
- Amend and recommit to elections
- Referred to elections
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Relates to specification of objections to designating petitions, independent nominating petitions, certificates of nomination or ballot access documents
In Senate Committee · Elections · Sponsor Phil Steck
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Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to specification of objections to designating petitions, independent nominating petitions, certificates of nomination or ballot access documents
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to specification of objections to designating petitions, independent nominating petitions, certificates of nomination or ballot access documents
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this title is to establish uniformity in the notification process to a candidate for public office of any specific objections to nominating petitions that have been filed.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 - Amending a section of section 6-154 subdivision 2 of the Election law with state regulation 9 NYCRR Part 6204.1 "Specification of Objections to Designating and Independent Nominating Petitions"
Section 2 - This act to take effect 90 days after becoming law
Justification
Currently, state law provides that county board of elections may establish their own rules in reference to the filing and disposition of such petition, certificate, objections and specifications. This creates a lack of uniformity in this process and there have been numerous court proceedings against county board of elections regarding lack of notice to the candidate of specific objections. Notification of specific objections is provided for in the state regulations, however for local and county candidates, as rules are able to be promulgated by the county board, even if a county board refers the candidate to the state regulations, in court proceedings this loophole allows lack of notice to the candidate.
This legislation seeks to establish statewide uniformity in regard to specific objections to nominating petitions, allowing for due process to all candidates for public office in New York State.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
(This legislation will allow for a reduction in court costs to New York State.)
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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