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NY A01722
Bill
Status
1/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Stefani Zinerman
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AI Summary
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Requires statewide ballot proposals and abstracts to be written in plain language with an eighth grade reading level or below, measured using the Automated Readability Index score.
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Specifies ballot proposals must include: a descriptive title (up to 15 words), a summary of the proposal (up to 30 words), and a statement explaining what YES or NO votes mean (up to 30 words).
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Mandates the State Board of Elections publish proposed ballot language at least four months before the general election with a minimum 15-day public comment period before finalizing the text.
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Defines plain language requirements including easily comprehended language, no more than one passive sentence, no semicolons, and no double negatives.
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Requires local and state boards of elections to publish ballot proposal information on their websites at least two months before the general election.
Legislative Description
Requires a proposed amendment to the constitution or other question provided by law to be submitted to a statewide vote be submitted to the people for their approval in plain language which is deemed to be no higher than an eighth grade reading level.
Last Action
substituted by s1381a
6/8/2023