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NY A05726

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

David Weprin

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Election Law Section 8-100 to allow boards of elections to change the date of primary elections if the scheduled date conflicts with a religious holiday
  • Primary elections can be rescheduled up to 14 days before the originally scheduled election date without requiring legislative action
  • Maintains the default primary election date as the fourth Tuesday in June unless changed by legislature or board action due to religious holiday conflict
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits boards of elections to change the date of a primary election within fourteen days of an election if such election date conflicts with a religious holiday.

Last Action

referred to election law

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Election Law3/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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