Bill > A02092

This bill establishes the "Uniform Election Night Procedure Act," which outlines the process for counting ballots and reporting election results on election night. The key provisions include: - Requiring election inspectors to follow a specific sequence of steps after the polls close, such as reconciling paper ballots, scanning emergency ballots, hand-counting any uncounted ballots, and reporting the unofficial tally of results. - Specifying the procedures for canvassing the ballot scanner results, including printing and posting the results tape, announcing the results, and recording them on the return of canvass. - Amending existing law to require the inspectors to account for all paper ballots before opening any ballot boxes or envelopes, and to follow a specific process for canvassing any unscanned election day ballots. - Making other technical changes to the Election Law related to counting and reporting election results. The overall goal of the bill is to establish a standardized, transparent process for election night procedures across the state.

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https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A02092&term=2017&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y