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NY A05799
Bill
Status
3/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Creates a statewide ballot pamphlet prepared and distributed by the State Board of Elections for general elections in years when Assembly seats are open, with distribution to at least one registered voter per household between 20-40 days before the election.
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Ballot pamphlet must contain voter registration and voting instructions, explanations of statewide ballot proposals (not exceeding 500 words each), full text of proposals with italics for additions and brackets for deletions, and candidate biography information.
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Candidates may submit sworn statements with occupation, educational, occupational, and governmental experience details at least eight weeks before the general election, with statements posted on the State Board website and incorporated into the pamphlet.
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Repeals existing provisions requiring separate distribution of constitutional amendment information and requires county boards to provide five copies of the ballot pamphlet to each election district; State Board reimburses local boards for printing and postage costs.
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Requires the State Board to submit a report by March 1, 2021 evaluating the pamphlet's effectiveness on voter awareness, registration, and participation; act takes effect April 1, 2017 and expires May 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Provides for the state board of elections to prepare and distribute to each voter a ballot pamphlet for every general election; provides for contents thereof and makes numerous related provisions including the distribution of information relating to each ballot proposal that is submitted to a statewide vote at such general election; provides that candidates may submit a biography to be included in the statewide election pamphlet; permits any person eligible to vote on any ballot proposal to institute a proceeding as to the factual accuracy of statements or constitutional amendments.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
6/17/2016