What's happening
This bill prevents local laws or resolutions from overriding state rules on establishing ward systems for electing town councilmen.
Why it matters
Ensures uniformity in how towns across New York can establish ward systems for electing councilmen. , meaning local governments cannot create their own rules or exceptions that differ from state law.
Limits local government autonomy in election matters. , which could affect towns seeking to tailor council representation to local preferences or unique community needs.
Reduces potential legal confusion or challenges. by clarifying that state law takes precedence, making the process more predictable for towns and residents interested in changing their council election systems.
May impact local political dynamics. , as towns that previously relied on local laws for ward system changes will now have to follow the state’s process, possibly altering representation or election outcomes.
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Create Council Election Wards
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Require Town Ward Elections
In Senate Committee · Local Government · Sponsor David Carlucci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4419
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 4, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. ZEBROWSKI, JAFFEE, BUCHWALD, GALEF, ABINANTI -read once and referred to the Committee on Local Governments
AN ACT to amend the town law, in relation to the establishment of ward systems for the election of councilmen
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 85 of the town law is amended by adding a new subdivision 3 to read as follows:
3. The provisions of this section shall not be superseded or deemed to be superseded by any local law or resolution.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06416-01-9
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