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NY S05452
Bill
Status
6/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board of Elections to establish qualifications for all county and New York City board of elections commissioners by December 31, 2026
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Mandates commissioners demonstrate experience in election administration or other management, operations, or administrative experience in the public, non-profit, or private sector
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Qualifications must include those prescribed by section three of the public officers law
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New qualification requirements apply to appointments made beginning 30 days after the rules are issued
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State Board of Elections must review qualifications at least every two years and update as necessary, considering both the skills needed for the role and the ability to recruit sufficient candidates
Legislative Description
Requires a commissioner of a board of elections to meet certain qualifications before their appointment which shall include, but not be limited to, the qualifications prescribed by section three of the public officers law, and demonstrated experience in election administration or other management, operations, or administrative experience in the public, non-profit, or private sector as deemed sufficient by the board.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/7/2026