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NY S02552
Bill
Status
1/21/2021
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Allocates New York's electoral votes by giving two votes to the statewide winner and one vote to the plurality winner in each congressional district, rather than the current winner-take-all system
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Requires each presidential elector to pledge in writing that they will vote for candidates receiving the most votes in their respective area (statewide for at-large electors, congressional district for district electors)
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Automatically removes any presidential elector from office if they refuse to present a ballot, present an unmarked ballot, or attempt to vote in violation of their pledge
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Provides that remaining electors fill vacancies created by removed electors in accordance with existing law
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires at-large electors to vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidate who received the highest number of votes in the state; requires congressional electors to vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidates who received the highest number of votes in each congressional district; removes and replaces electors who fail to vote in such manner.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022