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NY S07339

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/20/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends election commissioner terms from two years to four years, beginning February fifteenth of alternate odd-numbered years for all counties
  • Transfers removal authority from local legislative bodies to the state board of elections, which may remove commissioners for willful violations or neglect of duty
  • Adds gubernatorial removal power allowing the governor to remove election commissioners for cause using the same process as sheriff removals
  • Modifies appointment procedures by requiring party committees to recommend at least two additional candidates if the legislative body fails to appoint within thirty days
  • Repeals existing provisions regarding commissioner removal from election law

Legislative Description

Provides for the appointment and removal for cause of commissioners of election; provides for removal for cause by the board of elections and/or the governor.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/5/2022
Rules8/20/2021

Full Bill Text

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