Bill > A03665

This bill repeals specific paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) in subdivision 5 of section 36 of the municipal home rule law, which currently restrict the submission of ballot questions in cities when a charter commission has already placed a proposal on the local ballot. Specifically, these repealed provisions previously prohibited local governments from submitting additional referendum questions to qualified electors if a charter commission had already proposed a question. By removing these paragraphs, the bill will eliminate the current rule that effectively prevents multiple local ballot proposals from being considered simultaneously when a charter commission has put forward a proposal. The municipal home rule law governs how cities can adopt and modify their own charters, and this change will provide more flexibility for local jurisdictions by removing barriers to simultaneous ballot questions. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment, allowing cities to have more democratic options in presenting ballot measures to their qualified voters.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3665