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NY A07387
NY A07387Creates a pilot program to provide for an instant runoff voting method to be used in up to ten local governments, selected by the state board of elections, in election years 2022 and 2023; requires report to state legislature.
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Introduced
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create a pilot program to test a ranked choice voting method of elections; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill creates a pilot program to test a ranked choice voting method in up to 10 local governments selected by the state board of elections in the 2022 and 2023 election years. The ranked choice voting method allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and if no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are reallocated to voters' next choice until a candidate receives a majority. The bill requires the state board to monitor the pilot program and report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by April 1, 2024. The bill also outlines the procedures for the ranked choice voting method, including ballot design, vote tabulation, and voter education requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to election law (on 01/08/2020)
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