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NY A06597

NY A06597
Relates to the composition of boards of elections; provides that such boards shall have other qualifications for performing their duties as the legislature may direct.


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Introduced
03/19/2021
In Committee
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment to section 8 of article 2 of the constitution, in relation to the composition of boards of elections.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the New York State Constitution to provide that boards of elections shall have qualifications for performing their duties as directed by the legislature, in addition to the existing requirement for equal representation of the two major political parties on such boards. The bill also requires the proposed amendment to be referred to the next regular legislative session and published for 3 months before the next general election of members of the assembly, in accordance with the state constitution.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary (on 02/18/2022)

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