NY A05138

Requires ballot proposals to include an official title (the proposal number assigned by the Secretary of State) and a descriptive title (a 50-word maximum summary prepared by the Secretary of State and approved by the Attorney General)

Mandates that ballots clearly state the effect of voting "yes" or "no" on each proposal, describing the essential change to existing law that would result from each vote

Creates a ballot publicity pamphlet program where the Secretary of State must print and mail pamphlets to every household with a registered voter, containing the full text of proposals, arguments for and against, and fiscal impact analyses

Allows voters to opt for email delivery of ballot publicity pamphlets through a secure internet portal, with protections against releasing voter email addresses for other purposes

Requires the Secretary of State to hold public hearings on ballot measures across state regions before ballots are sent to voters, providing opportunities for proponents, opponents, and the public to testify and receive information on fiscal impacts