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NY S03309
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Lanza
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AI Summary
- Implements instant run-off voting for New York City primary elections for mayor, public advocate, and comptroller when more than two candidates appear on the ballot
- Allows voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference, with tabulation proceeding in up to two rounds: if no candidate receives over 50% of votes, the top two candidates advance to a second round where ballots are counted based on voter preferences between those two finalists
- Requires ballot instructions to be clear and easy to understand, allowing voters to rank candidates by marking numbers 1, 2, 3, etc., and permits one write-in candidate ranking per ballot
- Authorizes the board of elections, with state board approval, to use mechanical, electronic, or other devices for sorting, counting, and tabulating ballots under instant run-off voting
- Takes effect January 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Relates to instant run-off elections in the city of New York.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules6/20/2018
Elections1/3/2018
Rules6/21/2017
Elections1/20/2017
Full Bill Text
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