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NY S05546
Bill
Status
3/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Changes the office of police commissioner in New York City and cities with populations over 100,000 from an appointed position to an elected office with four-year terms, beginning with the 2024 general election and every four years thereafter.
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Limits police commissioners to a maximum of two consecutive full terms, with the same removal procedures as the mayor.
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Establishes procedures for filling vacancies through popular election, with interim appointments by the mayor until a successor is elected, and specifies election timing based on when the vacancy occurs during the term.
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Requires independent nominating petitions for candidates in vacancy elections, with no party primary nominations allowed for special elections to fill vacancies.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that the police commissioner of the city of New York and all other cities with a population of one hundred thousand or more shall be an elected office with a four-year term; provides that such office shall be subject to term limits of two terms.
Last Action
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1/3/2024