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NY S00609
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
- Amends election law to require paper ballots use simple and easy to read typefaces such as Arial or Univers instead of black-faced type
- Specifies candidate names be printed in initial capital letters followed by lowercase letters in not less than twelve point bold type
- Requires the New York State Board of Elections, New York City Board of Elections, and the boards of elections in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Erie counties to each employ at least one full-time employee trained in effective ballot design and usability
- Designates the State Board of Elections employee as available upon request to review and advise all counties on proposed ballot design and usability for primary, general, and special elections
- Takes effect sixty days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires the use of a simple and easy to read typeface on paper ballots.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2011
Committee Referrals
Elections1/5/2011
Full Bill Text
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