S 8446 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to county committee designations of candidates for certain offices

This bill modifies election laws to allow county party committees to designate candidates for primary elections in counties that are not located within cities of one million or more people. Under the new rules, committee members would select nominees using a weighted voting system based on past gubernatorial election results, with specific timelines set for holding votes and filing results. The legislation also establishes a process for candidates who receive a significant portion of the weighted votes to formally demand their names appear on the primary ballot. Additionally, the bill restricts individuals from being designated for more than one office in a single year and preserves the existing right for party members to nominate candidates via petition.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2024 Last action May 29, 2024
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Committee
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May 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8446B
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May 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTIONS
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May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8446A
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May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ELECTIONS
upper
Jan 30, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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NB
Neil Breslin
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
46