Loading chat...
NY S00424
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Ruth Hassell-Thompson
Click for details
AI Summary
-
State Board of Elections shall conduct a study on the feasibility of permitting voting by mail, telephone, and/or the internet.
-
Study shall evaluate the ability to verify votes cast through these methods and assess the impact on voter participation in primary and general elections.
-
State Board of Elections may establish pilot programs permitting voting by mail, telephone, and/or the internet during any primary or general election while the study is underway.
-
State Board of Elections must submit the study and recommendations to the Governor and State Legislature within 24 months of the act's effective date.
-
Act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides for the state board of elections to undertake a study of the feasibility for voting by mail, telephone and/or the internet; authorizes a pilot program for such voting during the study; requires a report to the governor and legislature.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2011