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NY S02015
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
- Establishes that all school district proposition votes must be held on the third Tuesday in May, or the second Tuesday in May if the Commissioner certifies by March 1st that the third Tuesday conflicts with religious observances
- Permits the Commissioner, in consultation with the State Board of Elections, to set up to two additional dates for proposition votes, excluding the period between the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November through Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Allows school district proposition votes on other dates only in response to emergency or disaster situations, requiring a two-thirds majority vote by the local school board to invoke this exception
- Requires voters to receive at least seven days' notice of emergency or disaster-related proposition votes by reasonable means
- Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to adopt necessary rules and regulations for implementation
Legislative Description
Establishes dates all propositions to be voted upon by the qualified voters of any school district shall be held.
Last Action
referred to education
6/17/2014
Committee Referrals
Education6/17/2014
Education1/8/2014
Education6/18/2013
Education1/9/2013
Full Bill Text
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