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NY S08638
Bill
Status
2/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
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Designates specific counties as venues for challenging legislative apportionment: New York County (First Judicial Department), Westchester County (Second Judicial Department), Albany County (Third Judicial Department), and Erie County (Fourth Judicial Department).
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Requires that at least one petitioner must reside in the judicial department where the apportionment challenge is filed.
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Amends the Civil Practice Law and Rules to establish venue rules for apportionment challenges in the Supreme Court.
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Modifies Chapter 773 of the Laws of 1911 to specify that apportionment review petitions must be filed in one of the four designated counties rather than allowing review in any county.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that a proceeding challenging apportionment by the legislature shall be brought in certain designated courts in a judicial department within which at least one petitioner resides.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.91
2/28/2024