Assembly Actions -
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Jun 26, 2022 |
signed chap.231 |
Jun 23, 2022 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 01, 2022 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.810 substituted for s6901b |
Jun 01, 2022 |
substituted by a7933c |
Apr 27, 2022 |
advanced to third reading |
Apr 26, 2022 |
2nd report cal. |
Apr 25, 2022 |
1st report cal.810 |
Jan 05, 2022 |
referred to elections |
Dec 17, 2021 |
print number 6901b |
Dec 17, 2021 |
amend and recommit to elections |
Nov 10, 2021 |
print number 6901a |
Nov 10, 2021 |
amend (t) and recommit to elections |
May 20, 2021 |
referred to elections |
Senate Bill S6901B
Signed By Governor2021-2022 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(D) 20th Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A7933 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 13th Senate District
(D, WF) 12th Senate District
(D, WF) 47th Senate District
(D, WF) 31st Senate District
2021-S6901 - Details
2021-S6901 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6901 SPONSOR: MYRIE TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the election law, in relation to removing binary gender PURPOSE: To remove binary gender from sections of the election law in relation to voter information and certain elected positions that require gendered contests SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends Subdivision 4 of section 2-102 of the election law, as amended by chapter 373 of the laws of 1978, to provide that designating petitions and primaries ballots for state committee positions to list candidates for party positions separately by gender marker, and to allow for individuals who do not identify as a binary gender to run for state committee positions that require representation by gender.
2021-S6901 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6901 2021-2022 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E May 20, 2021 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MYRIE, RAMOS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Elections AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to removing binary gender THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 2-102 of the election law, as amended by chapter 373 of the laws of 1978, is amended to read as follows: 4. [The state committee may provide by rule for equal representation of the sexes on said committee.] When any [such] rule OF THE STATE COMMITTEE provides for [equal] representation [of the sexes] BY GENDER, the designating petitions and primary ballots shall list candidates for such party positions separately by [sexes] GENDER MARKER. IN PROVIDING FOR SUCH REPRESENTATION, THE STATE COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH RULES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT EXCLUSIVELY IDENTIFY AS A BINARY GENDER TO RUN FOR THOSE POSITIONS AND WHICH RESPECT INDIVID- UALS' GENDER IDENTITY. § 2. Subdivision 2 of section 2-104 of the election law, as amended by chapter 234 of the laws of 1976, is amended to read as follows: 2. If[, pursuant to section one of article thirteen of the constitu- tion,] such committee or a state convention of the party shall provide by rule for [equal] representation [of the sexes] BY GENDER on such committee, the rules of such committee relative to additional members, either from election districts or at large, shall be formulated and applied in such manner that the whole membership shall [consist of an even number, equally] BE divided [between the sexes] AMONG GENDERS AS PROVIDED BY THE RULES OF SUCH COMMITTEE. When any such rule provides for [equal] SUCH representation [of the sexes], the designating petitions and primary ballots shall list candidates for such party positions sepa- rately by [sexes] GENDER MARKER. IN PROVIDING FOR SUCH REPRESENTATION, SUCH COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH RULES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY OF EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 13th Senate District
(D, WF) 12th Senate District
(D, WF) 47th Senate District
(D, WF) 31st Senate District
2021-S6901A - Details
2021-S6901A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6901A SPONSOR: MYRIE TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the election law, in relation to including individuals who do not identify exclusively as a binary gender in eligibility for party positions PURPOSE: To remove binary gender from sections of the election law in relation to voter information and certain elected positions that require gendered contests SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends Subdivision 4 of section 2-102 of the election law, as amended by chapter 373 of the laws of 1978, to provide that designating petitions and primaries ballots for state committee positions to list candidates for party positions separately by gender marker, and to allow for individuals who do not identify as a binary gender to run for state
2021-S6901A - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6901--A 2021-2022 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E May 20, 2021 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MYRIE, RAMOS, GIANARIS, HOYLMAN, JACKSON, MAY, RIVERA, SALAZAR -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Elections -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to including individuals who do not identify exclusively as a binary gender in eligibility for party positions THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 2-102 of the election law, as amended by chapter 373 of the laws of 1978, is amended to read as follows: 4. [The state committee may provide by rule for equal representation of the sexes on said committee.] When any [such] rule OF THE STATE COMMITTEE provides for [equal] representation [of the sexes] BY GENDER, the designating petitions and primary ballots shall list candidates for such party positions separately by [sexes] GENDER MARKER. IN PROVIDING FOR SUCH REPRESENTATION, THE STATE COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH RULES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT EXCLUSIVELY IDENTIFY AS A BINARY GENDER TO RUN FOR THOSE POSITIONS AND WHICH RESPECT INDIVID- UALS' GENDER IDENTITY. § 2. Subdivision 2 of section 2-104 of the election law, as amended by chapter 234 of the laws of 1976, is amended to read as follows: 2. If[, pursuant to section one of article thirteen of the constitu- tion,] such committee or a state convention of the party shall provide by rule for [equal] representation [of the sexes] BY GENDER on such committee, the rules of such committee relative to additional members, either from election districts or at large, shall be formulated and applied in such manner that the whole membership shall [consist of an even number, equally] BE divided [between the sexes] AMONG GENDERS AS PROVIDED BY THE RULES OF SUCH COMMITTEE. When any such rule provides for [equal] SUCH representation [of the sexes], the designating petitions and primary ballots shall list candidates for such party positions sepa-
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) 13th Senate District
(D, WF) 55th Senate District
(D, WF) 12th Senate District
(D, WF) 47th Senate District
2021-S6901B (ACTIVE) - Details
2021-S6901B (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S6901B SPONSOR: MYRIE TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the election law, in relation to including individuals who do not identify exclusively as a binary gender in eligibility for party positions PURPOSE: To remove binary gender from sections of, the election law in relation to voter information and certain elected positions that require gendered contests SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends Subdivision 4 of section 2-102 of the election law, as amended by chapter 373 of the laws of 1978, to provide that designating petitions and primaries ballots for state committee positions to list candidates for party positions separately by gender marker, and to allow for individuals who do not identify as a binary gender to run for state
2021-S6901B (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6901--B 2021-2022 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E May 20, 2021 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MYRIE, RAMOS, GIANARIS, HOYLMAN, JACKSON, MAY, RIVERA, SALAZAR -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Elections -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to including individuals who do not identify exclusively as a binary gender in eligibility for party positions THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 2-102 of the election law, as amended by chapter 373 of the laws of 1978, is amended to read as follows: 4. [The state committee may provide by rule for equal representation of the sexes on said committee.] When any [such] rule OF THE STATE COMMITTEE provides for [equal] representation [of the sexes] BY GENDER, the designating petitions and primary ballots shall list candidates for such party positions separately by [sexes] GENDER MARKER. IN PROVIDING FOR SUCH REPRESENTATION, THE STATE COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH RULES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT EXCLUSIVELY IDENTIFY AS A BINARY GENDER TO RUN FOR THOSE POSITIONS AND WHICH RESPECT INDIVID- UALS' GENDER IDENTITY. § 2. Subdivision 2 of section 2-104 of the election law, as amended by chapter 234 of the laws of 1976, is amended to read as follows: 2. If[, pursuant to section one of article thirteen of the constitu- tion,] such committee or a state convention of the party shall provide by rule for [equal] representation [of the sexes] BY GENDER on such committee, the rules of such committee relative to additional members, either from election districts or at large, shall be formulated and applied in such manner that the whole membership shall [consist of an EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD11362-04-1
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