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NY A08181
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Abinanti
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AI Summary
- Amends Election Law Section 6-146 to allow persons nominated for public office at either contested or uncontested primary elections to decline the nomination.
- Removes the requirement that declined nominations occur only "without designation," expanding the circumstances under which nominations may be declined.
- Requires nominees who are not enrolled members of the nominating party to either accept or decline the nomination within five days of notification, or the nomination becomes void.
- Permits vacant nominations to be filled within three days after a declination is filed with the appropriate officer or board.
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to nominations for public office without designation.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Election Law8/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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