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NY A05271
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michael Norris
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AI Summary
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Allows school boards or agencies controlling public school buildings to reject a polling place designation within 45 days of receiving notice by adopting a certified resolution following a public hearing.
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Allows school boards or agencies to reject an early voting polling place designation within 45 days of receiving notice by adopting a certified resolution following a public hearing.
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Permits school boards or agencies to proactively notify election officials through an affirmative certified resolution that their school building shall not be designated as a polling place or early voting location, regardless of state or local law.
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Maintains existing requirements that if schools are designated as polling places, they must provide suitable rooms near convenient entrances and ensure accessibility for disabled voters.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the governing body or agency of a public school building to reject a designation as a polling place or an early polling place.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024