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NY S07855
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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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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