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NY S01600
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
- Allocates New York's presidential electoral votes by giving 2 votes to the statewide winner and 1 vote to the winner of each congressional district based on plurality of votes
- Requires each presidential elector to execute a pledge to vote for candidates who received the highest number of votes in their respective district or statewide (if at-large)
- Automatically vacates the office of any presidential elector who refuses to present a ballot, presents an unmarked ballot, or votes in violation of their pledge
- Requires remaining electors to fill vacancies caused by pledge violations using the existing vacancy-filling procedures under election law
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires at-large electors to vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidate who received the highest number of votes in the state; requires congressional electors to vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidates who received the highest number of votes in each congressional district; removes and replaces electors who fail to vote in such manner.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Elections1/12/2023
Full Bill Text
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