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NY A04463

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Gary Pretlow

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

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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