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NY A01938
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Goodell
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 12-106 of New York's election law to change how electoral votes are allocated in presidential elections
- Awards two electoral votes to the statewide winner and one electoral vote to the winner of each congressional district based on the plurality of votes in that district
- Replaces the current winner-take-all system where all of New York's electoral votes go to the statewide winner
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all electors for elections occurring on and after the effective date
- Maintains existing requirements that electors vote by separate ballots for president and vice president and that no elector vote for more than one resident of New York
Legislative Description
Requires electors to vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidates in a manner representing the plurality of votes in each congressional district.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Election Law1/23/2023
Full Bill Text
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