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NY S06990
Bill
Status
5/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Sanders
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AI Summary
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Amends election law to require instant run-off or ranked choice voting for municipal elections in New York City, consistent with the city charter and administrative code
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Eliminates the existing run-off primary election requirement for mayor, public advocate, and comptroller when no candidate receives 40 percent or more of votes cast
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Repeals subdivision 5 of section 3-705 and subdivision 6 of section 3-709 of the New York City administrative code relating to certain run-off elections
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Takes effect immediately and applies to all municipal elections in New York City held on or after January 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Requires that elections for municipal office in the city of New York shall use an "instant run-off" or "ranked choice" voting system.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/3/2024