Bill > S00590

This bill repeals specific paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of subdivision 5 in section 36 of the municipal home rule law, which currently restrict the ability of cities to submit multiple ballot questions when a charter commission has already proposed a charter-related question. Specifically, these repealed provisions previously prohibited local governments from submitting additional questions to qualified electors (registered voters) through local laws, ordinances, resolutions, or petitions if a charter commission had already placed a question on the ballot. By removing these restrictions, the bill will allow cities more flexibility in presenting multiple ballot questions simultaneously, even when a charter commission has submitted a proposal. The bill takes effect immediately, effectively eliminating the current limitations on ballot question submissions and giving local governments broader discretion in presenting voter initiatives. This change could potentially increase democratic participation by allowing voters to consider multiple local issues in a single election.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S590