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| May 17, 2010 | print number 3281c |
| May 17, 2010 | amend and recommit to election law |
| Apr 15, 2010 | print number 3281b |
| Apr 15, 2010 | amend and recommit to election law |
| Jan 06, 2010 | referred to election law |
| Mar 31, 2009 | print number 3281a |
| Mar 31, 2009 | amend (t) and recommit to election law |
| Jan 23, 2009 | referred to election law |
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A3281 - Details
A3281 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
3281
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 23, 2009
___________
Introduced by M. of A. KAVANAGH -- read once and referred to the Commit-
tee on Election Law
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to establishing an instant
runoff voting method for certain local elections and providing for the
repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Legislative findings. The current system of voting often
results in the election of a candidate that does not have the majority
support of the electorate when there are three or more candidates
running for an elective office. Further, where there are three or more
candidates for an elective office, voters often will not vote for their
preferred candidate to avoid "wasting" their vote on a "spoiler" candi-
date. Rather, they will vote against a candidate they dislike, by voting
for a leading candidate that they perceive as the lesser of two evils.
The result of the current system in multi-candidate races can be the
election of candidates that lack majority support.
The instant runoff voting method provides for the majority election
for elective offices. Instant runoff voting gives voters the option to
rank candidates according to the order of their choice. If no candidate
obtains a majority of first-choice votes, then the candidate receiving
the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated. Each vote cast for the
eliminated candidate shall be transferred to the candidate who was the
voter's next choice on the ballot. The process is continued until a
candidate receives a majority of votes.
There are several potential benefits to the instant runoff voting
method. First, voters are free to mark their ballot for the candidate
they truly prefer without fear that their choice will help elect their
least preferred candidate. Second, it insures that the elected candidate
has true majority support. In addition, the instant runoff voting method
will (1) promote higher voter turnout, and (2) encourage positive
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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A3281A - Details
A3281A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
3281--A
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 23, 2009
___________
Introduced by M. of A. KAVANAGH -- read once and referred to the Commit-
tee on Election Law -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to establishing an instant
runoff voting method for certain local elections and providing for the
repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Legislative findings. The current system of voting often
results in the election of a candidate that does not have the majority
support of the electorate when there are three or more candidates
running for an elective office. Further, where there are three or more
candidates for an elective office, voters often will not vote for their
preferred candidate to avoid "wasting" their vote on a "spoiler" candi-
date. Rather, they will vote against a candidate they dislike, by voting
for a leading candidate that they perceive as the lesser of two evils.
The result of the current system in multi-candidate races can be the
election of candidates that lack majority support.
The instant runoff voting method provides for the majority election
for elective offices. Instant runoff voting gives voters the option to
rank candidates according to the order of their choice. If no candidate
obtains a majority of first-choice votes, then the candidate receiving
the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated. Each vote cast for the
eliminated candidate shall be transferred to the candidate who was the
voter's next choice on the ballot. The process is continued until a
candidate receives a majority of votes.
There are several potential benefits to the instant runoff voting
method. First, voters are free to mark their ballot for the candidate
they truly prefer without fear that their choice will help elect their
least preferred candidate. Second, it insures that the elected candidate
has true majority support. In addition, the instant runoff voting method
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Co-Sponsors
Donna Lupardo
Fred Thiele
A3281B - Details
A3281B - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:A3281B TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the election law, in relation to estab- lishing an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof PURPOSE: To permit the use of the instant run off voting method on a trial basis in elections in the years 2011, 2012. and 2013. This pilot program would permit the State Legislature to evaluate the broader application of the instant runoff voting method. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 of the bill sets forth legislative findings. Section 2 of the bill amends the Election Law to add a new Article 18 authorizing instant runoff voting in certain circumstances. Section 18-100 of the new Article 18 defines certain terms. Section 18-102 authorizes local governments to conduct certain elections in 2011 and 2013 using instant runoff voting. Section 18-104 sets forth certain requirements regarding ballots for instant runoff voting. Section 18-106 sets forth certain procedures. Section 18-108 requires local governments that conduct elections using instant runoff voting to provide voter education on the system. Section 18-110 provides that elections conducted using instant runoff voting are subject to all existing provisions of the Election Law to the extent not inconsistent with the new Article 18.
A3281B - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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3281--B
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 23, 2009
___________
Introduced by M. of A. KAVANAGH, LUPARDO -- read once and referred to
the Committee on Election Law -- committee discharged, bill amended,
ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee --
recommitted to the Committee on Election Law in accordance with Assem-
bly Rule 3, sec. 2 -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered
reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to establishing an instant
runoff voting method for certain local elections and providing for the
repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Legislative findings. The current system of voting often
results in the election of a candidate that does not have the majority
support of the electorate when there are three or more candidates
running for an elective office. Further, where there are three or more
candidates for an elective office, voters often will not vote for their
preferred candidate to avoid "wasting" their vote on a "spoiler" candi-
date. Rather, they will vote against a candidate they dislike, by voting
for a leading candidate that they perceive as the lesser of two evils.
The result of the current system in multi-candidate races can be the
election of candidates that lack majority support.
The instant runoff voting method provides for the majority election
for elective offices. Instant runoff voting gives voters the option to
rank candidates according to the order of their choice. If no candidate
obtains a majority of first-choice votes, then the candidate receiving
the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated. Each vote cast for the
eliminated candidate shall be transferred to the candidate who was the
voter's next choice on the ballot. The process is continued until a
candidate receives a majority of votes.
There are several potential benefits to the instant runoff voting
method. First, voters are free to mark their ballot for the candidate
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Co-Sponsors
Donna Lupardo
Fred Thiele
A3281C (ACTIVE) - Details
A3281C (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:A3281C TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the election law, in relation to establishing an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof PURPOSE OF BILL: To permit the use of the instant run off voting method on a trial basis in elections in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013. This pilot program would permit the State Legislature to evaluate the broader application of the instant runoff voting method. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 of the bill sets forth legislative findings. Section 2 of the bill amends the election law by adding a new article 18. Section 18-100 establishes definitions that pertain to this legislation. Section 18-102 authorizes local governments to use instant runoff voting, in certain cases, for elections to be held in 2011, 2012, and 2013. This method of voting would be available, at the option of the locality, in the following primaries and general elections: (a) member of the board of education in the case of a school district, (b) county executive and county legislator in the case of a county, (c) mayor, member of city council, public advocate,
A3281C (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________
3281--C
2009-2010 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
January 23, 2009
___________
Introduced by M. of A. KAVANAGH, LUPARDO, THIELE -- read once and
referred to the Committee on Election Law -- committee discharged,
bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said
committee -- recommitted to the Committee on Election Law in accord-
ance with Assembly Rule 3, sec. 2 -- committee discharged, bill
amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said commit-
tee -- again reported from said committee with amendments, ordered
reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to establishing an instant
runoff voting method for certain local elections and providing for the
repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Legislative findings. The current system of voting often
results in the election of a candidate that does not have the majority
support of the electorate when there are three or more candidates
running for an elective office. Further, where there are three or more
candidates for an elective office, voters often will not vote for their
preferred candidate to avoid "wasting" their vote on a "spoiler" candi-
date. Rather, they will vote against a candidate they dislike, by voting
for a leading candidate that they perceive as the lesser of two evils.
The result of the current system in multi-candidate races can be the
election of candidates that lack majority support.
The instant runoff voting method provides for the majority election
for elective offices. Instant runoff voting gives voters the option to
rank candidates according to the order of their choice. If no candidate
obtains a majority of first-choice votes, then the candidate receiving
the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated. Each vote cast for the
eliminated candidate shall be transferred to the candidate who was the
voter's next choice on the ballot. The process is continued until a
candidate receives a majority of votes.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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