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NY S02792
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Fred Akshar
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AI Summary
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Removes references to party emblems from ballot design requirements, allowing ballots to display only candidate names and party organization names without emblem symbols.
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Eliminates the requirement for state committees to select and file party emblems with the state board of elections, though party names remain required.
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Removes emblem selection requirements from independent nominating petitions and procedures for resolving duplicate emblem selections.
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Deletes provisions governing emblem specifications (such as restrictions on religious symbols, portraits, or currency representations) that previously applied to party and independent body emblems.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Removes the requirement that party emblems be included in ballot design.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018