Requires that county clerks and sheriffs in the city of New York be elected
This bill proposes changing how county clerks and sheriffs are selected in New York City, requiring them to be elected by voters instead of appointed by the courts. The key provision would amend the state constitution to mandate that these officials be chosen by electors every three to four years, while also granting the clerk additional powers to manage jury selection. The bill includes a process for the governor to remove elected officials after providing notice and a hearing, and it would require public publication of the amendment before the next election. This change would directly affect New York City residents by giving them a direct vote in selecting these local officials.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2026
Last action May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
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