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NY A05257
Bill
Status
2/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
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Amends Election Law Section 6-146 to require candidates designated or nominated for public office to sign a certificate stating they are a citizen of New York and eligible for the office.
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Requires candidates to certify that if elected, they will meet constitutional or statutory qualifications at the time their term begins, or within 30 days for judicial offices.
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Updates language to use gender-neutral pronouns ("or her" and "or she") throughout the section regarding nomination acceptance procedures.
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Applies to candidates nominated by parties of which they are not enrolled members, or nominated by multiple parties or independent bodies.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the acceptance of nominations for office or for a party position and the constitutional and statutory requirements for such office or position.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/5/2022