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NY S00496

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gustavo Rivera

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Election Law Section 5-210(f) to require voter registration forms include notice in bold and prominent type about New York's closed primary system
  • Specifies that political party enrollment is optional, but voters must be enrolled in a party to vote in that party's primary election
  • Allows exceptions where state party rules permit otherwise
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides voters with a warning about New York's closed primary system on voter registration forms.

Last Action

RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

1/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Elections1/8/2020
Rules6/3/2019
Elections1/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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