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NY A04963

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Zebrowski

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows county boards of elections to appoint poll watchers for special, town, or village elections held solely for ballot proposals, in addition to party committees and independent bodies.

  • Permits each election district to have three watchers at any one time, with no more than one positioned within the guard rail.

  • Requires boards of elections to appoint watchers in a manner that ensures equitable representation of organizations or individuals advocating for passage or defeat of ballot proposals.

  • Watchers may be appointed by party committee chairs, independent body officers, political committees, or by the board of elections upon request.

  • Takes effect 30 days after enactment, with authority to implement necessary rules and regulations immediately.

Legislative Description

Relates to poll watchers for special, town or village elections being held for the sole purpose of a ballot proposal.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Election Law2/9/2021

Full Bill Text

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