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NY S09935

NY S09935
Relates to the city charter referendum process; repeals certain provisions regarding the adoption of a new or revised city charter proposed by a charter commission which limit the submission of questions to a city's qualified electors; eliminates the rule that provides that whenever a city charter commission puts a proposal on the local ballot, all other local referendum proposals are barred from the ballot.


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Introduced
10/18/2024
In Committee
10/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the municipal home rule law, in relation to the city charter referendum process; and to repeal paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of subdivision 5 of section 36 of the municipal home rule law, relating to limitations on the submitting of a question to the qualified electors of a city when there is a question submitted by a charter commission

AI Summary

This bill repeals certain provisions in the Municipal Home Rule Law that limit the submission of questions to a city's qualified electors when a city charter commission proposes a new or revised city charter. Specifically, it eliminates the rule that prevents other local referendum proposals from being on the ballot whenever a city charter commission puts a proposal on the local ballot. The bill also amends the law to provide that if there is a conflict between the provisions of two or more proposals approved by the electors at the same election, the proposal receiving the largest number of affirmative votes shall prevail.

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES (on 10/18/2024)

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