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NY S04407
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Reduces signature requirements for designating petitions by 25% (rounded down) in counties with populations of 250,000 or fewer residents
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Establishes a 3.75% signature threshold based on enrolled party voters for political subdivision offices in smaller counties, excluding inactive voters
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Exempts ward, town, city, and county committee positions from the 3.75% threshold requirement
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Does not apply to congressional or statewide office designating petitions, which retain existing signature requirements
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Relates to the number of signatures needed for designating petitions in counties with a population of two hundred fifty thousand or fewer.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026