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NY A04551
Bill
Status
2/4/2011
Primary Sponsor
Peter Rivera
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AI Summary
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Establishes early voting in New York for general elections between 20 and 5 business days before Election Day, primary elections between 20 and 5 business days before the primary, and special elections between 8 and 2 business days before the election.
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Requires early voting to occur at county boards of elections or alternative locations designated by the State Board of Elections, administered by two designated persons (one from each major political party).
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Mandates county boards of elections publish notice of early voting dates, times, and procedures 30 days prior to the first day of early voting for general or special elections.
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Requires voters to complete a formal written application containing identifying information and a sworn declaration of citizenship and voter eligibility; county board employees from each major party must verify the applicant's registration and signature.
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Specifies that all early votes must be counted on Election Day using the same procedures as regular ballots, with results tabulated by precinct and not released before all polling places close.
Legislative Description
Provides to any person early voting for a candidate for public office in a general election to take place no sooner than twenty days and no later than five days prior to election day, and for a special election to take place no sooner than eight days and no later than two days prior to election day; and such voting shall take place at such person's county board of elections.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
9/4/2012