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NY A00234
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Elections to prepare and distribute a ballot pamphlet for every general election containing statewide ballot proposals, with distribution to at least one registered voter per household between 20-40 days before the election.
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Specifies ballot pamphlet contents including voter registration information, polling hours, absentee ballot procedures, concise explanations of proposals (not exceeding 500 words), and major arguments for and against each proposal (not exceeding 300 words each).
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Establishes a seven-member committee appointed by legislative leaders and the Attorney General to prepare explanatory statements and arguments for ballot proposals, with authority to select up to two arguments from proponents and opponents of each measure.
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Permits any eligible voter to challenge the factual accuracy of ballot pamphlet statements in Supreme Court within 10 days of the State Board's certification, with court authority to order necessary changes if statements are found false or misleading.
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Requires the Board of Elections to report by March 1, 2017 on ballot pamphlet effectiveness in increasing voter awareness and participation, with the entire act expiring May 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Provides for the state board of elections to prepare and distribute to each voter a ballot pamphlet for every general election; provides for contents thereof and makes numerous related provisions including the distribution of information relating to each ballot proposal that is submitted to a statewide vote at such general election; permits any person eligible to vote on any ballot proposal to institute a proceeding as to the factual accuracy of statements or constitutional amendments.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/5/2011