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NY A03874

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Brennan

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to section 2 of article 2 of the New York Constitution
  • Removes requirement that voters provide a reason (absence from residence or illness/physical disability) to vote absentee
  • Allows any qualified voter to elect to vote by mail without cause or justification
  • Amendment requires referral to first regular legislative session after next general election of assembly members
  • Amendment requires 3-month publication period prior to ratification election

Legislative Description

Authorizes ballot by mail by removing cause for absentee ballot voting.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Judiciary2/5/2016
Election Law1/6/2016
Judiciary6/3/2015
Election Law5/15/2015
Judiciary2/20/2015
Election Law1/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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