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NY S04727

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Gustavo Rivera

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates signature requirements for candidates receiving public matching funds under NYC's campaign finance program for city-wide offices, county/borough offices, municipal court districts, and city council districts.

  • Maintains signature thresholds for all candidates not receiving public matching funds: 2,250 signatures for city-wide offices, 1,200 for county/borough offices, 450 for municipal court districts, and 270 for city council districts.

  • Takes effect immediately but does not apply to special elections in NYC where petitions must be filed before February 15, 2021.

  • Amendments expire when the underlying election law subdivision expires.

Legislative Description

Eliminates the signature requirement for designating petitions for certain candidates for office in the city of New York.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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