New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S5452 — Requires a commissioner of a board of elections to meet certain qualifications before their appointment

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Sets qualifications for commissioners of election boards before their appointment.

This bill requires individuals appointed as commissioners of election boards to meet certain qualifications. These qualifications include those outlined in public officers law and relevant experience in election administration or management.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.792

  7. REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

  8. RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW

  11. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. PASSED SENATE

  13. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  14. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  15. 1ST REPORT CAL.960

  16. REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S5452 do?
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.
Who sponsors S5452?
S5452 is sponsored by Leroy Comrie.
What is the current status of S5452?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S5452?
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