NY S05616 | 2017-2018 | General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on April 20 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-03 - REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
Pending: Senate Elections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Establishes an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections for races with three or more candidates; insures majority support for elected officers; provides for repeal of such provisions.

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Title

Establishes an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections for races with three or more candidates; insures majority support for elected officers; provides for repeal of such provisions.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-01-03SenateREFERRED TO ELECTIONS
2017-04-20SenateREFERRED TO ELECTIONS

Same As/Similar To

A08613 (Same As) 2017-12-15 - enacting clause stricken

New York State Sources


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