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NY A04463
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
- Amends Election Law Section 3-204 to change how commissioners of elections are appointed in New York State
- Requires county legislative bodies (or New York City Council) to automatically approve any recommendations for commissioners of elections submitted by a political party
- Removes the existing 30-day appointment period and complex procedural rules that previously allowed legislative bodies discretion in accepting or rejecting party recommendations
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the appointment of commissioners of elections; provides that once a party recommends a person for commissioner of elections the local legislative body shall automatically approve the appointment of such person.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Election Law2/16/2023
Full Bill Text
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