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Authorizes town boards and village boards to submit non-binding public opinion advisory questions to the electors in certain cases
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Title of bill
An act to amend the town law and the village law, in relation to authorizing town boards and village boards to submit non-binding public opinion advisory questions to the electors in certain cases
Purpose
To authorize town boards and village boards to submit non-binding public opinion advisory questions to the electors in certain cases.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Amends the town law by adding a new Section 95 relating to non-binding public opinion advisory questions being placed on the ballot for a town biennial election or a town special election.
Section 2. Amends the Village Law by adding a new Section 9-917 relating to non-binding public opinion advisory questions being placed on the ballot for an annual or special elections of the village board.
Section 3. Provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
This legislation intends to make the general opinions of the voting public heard with respect to pertinent policy issues facing a town or village. It allows a town or village board to place a non-binding public opinion advisory question on the ballot for board elections. Voters may petition for a non-binding public opinion advisory question in the same manner as an act or resolution subject to a referendum on petition as provided in current law, however, the results would non-binding and only informational purposes only. Further, the provisions relating to non-binding public opinion advisory questions shall not apply to resolutions, ordinances, or local laws which are subject to permissive referendum or mandatory referendum pursuant to State law.
Legislative history
2016: New Legislation
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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