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NY A00418
NY A00418Authorizes cities with populations of more than one million persons and counties to enact a resolution, ordinance or regulation or adopt a local law, without referendum authorizing counties and certain cities to determine the classes of persons eligible to vote in local elections.
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Introduced
01/06/2021
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to authorizing cities with populations of more than one million persons and counties to enact a resolution, ordinance or regulation or adopt a local law, without referendum authorizing counties and certain cities to determine the classes of persons eligible to vote in local elections
AI Summary
This bill authorizes cities with populations over one million and counties to enact a resolution, ordinance, regulation, or local law without a referendum to determine the classes of persons eligible to vote in local elections, as long as it complies with federal and state laws. The provisions apply to elections in New York City and any other political subdivisions that have enacted a local law, ordinance, or resolution permitting elections under this section. Eligible persons can register to vote with their county board of elections and participate in local elections under this new framework.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A418 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00418&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00418 |
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