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NY S07855

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Town Law § 82 to require special town election polls to open on otherwise scheduled general election days as designated by the state board of elections
  • Polls must remain open for at least six consecutive hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., or longer if no other election is occurring on that date
  • Town board must adopt a resolution at least twenty days before each special town election designating poll hours, voting locations, and all propositions to be voted upon
  • Town clerk must publish notice of the election at least ten days prior in a local newspaper and post notice on the town sign-board at least ten days in advance
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires polls for special town elections to open on otherwise scheduled general election days, as designated by the state board of elections.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/3/2024

Full Bill Text

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