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NY S06519

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends deadline for transmitting ballot proposals, propositions, and referendums from 36 days to 3 months before elections
  • Increases advance notice periods for state board of elections certification of candidates from 36 days to 54 days before primary elections and from 36 days to 54 days before general elections
  • Moves primary election date from first Tuesday after second Monday in September to third Tuesday in August and shifts judicial district conventions from September to August
  • Increases deadline for mailing military and overseas voter ballots from 32 days to 45 days before primary and general elections to allow more time for delivery
  • Modifies vacancy filling requirements by changing threshold from "before September 20th" to "not less than 3 months before the next general election" for most elective offices

Legislative Description

Amends deadlines to facilitate timely transmission of ballots to overseas military voters for primary and general elections.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2014
Elections1/31/2014

Full Bill Text

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