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NY A10274

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to section 6 of article 2 of the New York State Constitution to remove the requirement that voter registration occur "upon personal application"
  • Allows the legislature to establish registration systems where voters can be registered and maintain their registration without requiring in-person appearance
  • Maintains existing requirements that voters remain qualified and registered within their jurisdiction
  • Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election for assembly members
  • Mandates publication of the amendment for three months before the election as required by article 19 of the constitution

Legislative Description

Removes the personal appearance requirement for voter registration or renewals.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

6/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/20/2016
Election Law5/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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