NY A00452

Requires objections to designating petitions, independent nominating petitions, certificates of nomination, and ballot access documents to include specific details: volume number, page number, line number of signatures objected to, total count of objections, and reasons for each objection.

Permits use of symbols and abbreviations in specifications if accompanied by an explanatory sheet defining their meanings.

Mandates that objectors personally deliver or mail by overnight mail a duplicate copy of specifications to each named candidate on the petition within the filing deadline, with proof of service due by end of two business days.

Requires election officers or boards to provide overnight mail notice to objectors and candidates of hearing dates, share copies of board research on specifications, and allow both parties opportunity to be heard before determinations are made.

Allows candidates and objectors to designate attorneys or agents to receive notices and represent them in proceedings, with such designations submitted in writing with contact information.

Eliminates authority of local election officers and boards to make their own rules regarding filing and disposition of petitions, certificates, objections, and specifications.

Takes effect on the ninetieth day after becoming law, with authorization for immediate adoption of necessary rules and regulations.