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NY S00570
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
- Expands authority to remove election commissioners from office by adding the State Board of Elections (by majority vote of commissioners) in addition to the governor
- Specifies removal grounds as incompetence, misconduct, or other good cause, replacing the previous standard that referenced sheriff removal procedures
- Requires written notice of charges to the election commissioner prior to removal
- Guarantees the election commissioner an opportunity to be heard in their defense before removal
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relates to the removal of an election commissioner by the governor or by affirmative vote of a majority of commissioners of the state board of elections for incompetence, misconduct, or other good cause, provided that prior to removal, such election commissioner shall be given a written copy of the charges against them and have an opportunity to be heard in their defense.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Elections1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Elections1/8/2025
Full Bill Text
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