What's happening
This bill removes the expiration date for absentee voting changes enacted in 2020, making them effective immediately and indefinitely.
Why it matters
Makes absentee voting changes from 2020 permanent, rather than temporary. , which means voters can rely on these expanded rules for all future elections, not just emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Removes uncertainty for voters and election officials. since there’s no longer an expiration or repeal date, reducing confusion about which absentee voting rules are in effect each year.
Potentially increases voter participation and access. by keeping more flexible absentee ballot options available indefinitely, especially for voters who face barriers to in-person voting (such as illness, disability, travel, or work schedules).
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Allow Online Absentee Voting Applications
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History
- Referred to rules
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8846
IN SENATE
July 29, 2020
Introduced by Sen. MYRIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend chapter 91 of the laws of 2020, amending the election law relating to absentee voting, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 7 of chapter 91 of the laws of 2020, amending the election law relating to absentee voting, is amended to read as follows:
§ 7. This act shall take effect immediately[; provided however, that section one of this act shall take effect one week after the date of the 2020 New York primary election, currently scheduled for June 23, 2020; provided further, this act shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, 2020].
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD16784-01-0
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 91 of the laws of 2020, amending the election law relating to absentee voting, in relation to the effectiveness there- of
Purpose
To remove the sunset provision included in. Section 7 of chapter 91 of the laws of 2020, which allows for electronic application for absentee ballots
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Section 7 of chapter 91 of the laws of 2020, removing the December 23, 2020 sunset date.
Section 2 sets forth the effective date.
Justification
The ability to apply for absentee ballots electronically is a more effi- cient and convenient method of application, which should not be limited to the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill would simply remove the sunset provision and allow electronic application to continue.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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