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NY S07227
Bill
Status
7/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Changes the governor's authority from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") to proclaim special elections to fill vacancies in elective offices.
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Requires the governor to issue a proclamation within ten days of a vacancy occurring.
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Sets different timelines for special elections: 70-80 days from proclamation for U.S. House vacancies and 40-50 days from proclamation for all other offices.
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Restricts when special elections can be held for state senate and assembly vacancies to before April 1st of the last year of the term, or only if a special legislative session is called during specific periods.
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Provides that if a special election is not held as required, the vacancy shall be filled at the next general election.
Legislative Description
Relates to the dates by which the governor may make proclamation of a special election to fill certain offices; provides that a special election shall not be held to fill a vacancy in any other office subject to a proclamation by the governor unless the vacancy occurs before the first day of April of the last year of the term of office.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.14
8/2/2021