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NY A07203
Bill
Status
4/29/2021
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Establishes a pilot program for ranked choice voting in up to 10 local governments in 2024 and up to 10 in 2025, with selection and approval by the state board of elections, county boards of elections, and participating local governments.
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Requires ballots to allow voters to rank candidates in order of preference, with candidates eliminated successively until one achieves a majority of votes.
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Directs the state board of elections to issue a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by April 1, 2026.
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Mandates the state board implement necessary regulations within 90 days and requires boards of elections to conduct voter education campaigns on the ranked choice voting system.
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Expires and is repealed on December 31, 2026.
Legislative Description
Creates a pilot program to provide for an instant runoff voting method to be used in up to ten local governments, selected by the state board of elections, in election years 2024 and 2025; requires report to state legislature.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/5/2022