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NY S00178

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to remove the ten-day advance voter registration requirement from Article 2, Section 5 of the New York State Constitution
  • Removes language requiring voter registration to be "completed at least ten days before each election"
  • Maintains authority for the Legislature to establish voter registration laws through separate legislation
  • Exempts town and village elections from registration requirements except as provided by law
  • Amendment requires referral to the first regular legislative session following the next general assembly election and three months of public notice before ratification

Legislative Description

Amends the constitution to delete the requirement that registration for purposes of voting be completed at least ten days before election day; provides that laws be made to adequately safeguard against deception in the exercise of the right of suffrage.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules6/7/2024
Judiciary1/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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