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NY S00590
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
- Repeals paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of subdivision 5 of section 36 of the municipal home rule law
- Eliminates the prohibition that prevents cities from submitting questions to voters via local law, ordinance, resolution, or petition when a charter commission has a question on the ballot
- Allows multiple referendum questions to appear on city ballots simultaneously, even when a charter commission proposal is being voted on
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Repeals certain provisions regarding the adoption of a new or revised city charter proposed by a charter commission which limits the submission of questions to a city's qualified electors; eliminates the rule that provides that whenever a city charter commission puts a proposal on the local ballot, all other local referendum proposals are barred from the ballot.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A3665A
6/12/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules6/12/2025
Cities 11/8/2025
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