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NY S03962
Bill
Status
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
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AI Summary
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Allows the board 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.
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Permits each election district to have up to three watchers at any one time, with no more than one inside the guard rail at any given moment.
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Requires boards of elections to appoint watchers in a manner that ensures equitable representation of organizations and individuals advocating for passage or defeat of ballot proposals.
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Takes effect thirty days after becoming law, with authorization for boards of elections to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately upon enactment.
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 ELECTIONS
1/5/2022