Bill > S01098

This bill amends the town law to require special town elections to be held on days already designated as general election days by the state board of elections. Currently, town boards have discretion in setting election dates and hours, but the proposed change mandates that special town elections align with existing general election schedules. If no other election is occurring on the designated day, the polls must still remain open for at least six consecutive hours between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The bill maintains existing requirements for town clerks to provide public notice of special elections, including publishing notices in local newspapers and posting on town sign-boards at least ten days before the election. The purpose appears to be standardizing election timing, potentially increasing voter convenience and reducing administrative complexity by coordinating special town elections with established general election infrastructure. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1098