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NY S00667

NY S00667
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
01/05/2023
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 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 allow the legislature to set additional qualifications, beyond equal representation of the two major political parties, for the members of boards of elections that are responsible for tasks like voter registration and vote counting. The bill would also require that the proposed constitutional amendment be referred to the next regular legislative session after the next general election of state assembly members, and be published for 3 months prior to that election, as required by the state constitution.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (on 01/29/2024)

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