[{"type":"bill","id":"S26-2011","title":"Relates to the procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of state senator or in the office of member of assembly","summary":"Relates to the procedure for filling a vacancy in the office of state senator or in the office of member of assembly; allows for independent nominating petitions to be presented and provides for a special election to be held forty-five days from the date of the governor making a proclamation for a special election.","billno":"S26-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S32-2011","title":"Relates to the procedure to fill vacancies for representatives in Congress","summary":"Relates to the procedure to fill vacancies for representatives in Congress; provides for a special popular election; sets procedures for independent nominating petitions.","billno":"S32-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S35-2011","title":"Lowers the annual candidate contribution limit from $150,000 to $75,000","summary":"Lowers the annual candidate contribution limit from $150,000 to $75,000.","billno":"S35-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S40-2011","title":"Relates to computer programs utilized by the state board of elections","summary":"Relates to requiring the state board of elections to utilize computer programs for certain online filings which are compatible with widely used programs.","billno":"S40-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S53-2011","title":"Relates to maximum contributions for candidates","summary":"Relates to maximum contributions for candidates.","billno":"S53-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S54-2011","title":"Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office","summary":"Relates to uniform maximum contributions for all candidates regardless of position or office.","billno":"S54-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S89A-2011","title":"Establishes new contribution limits, expands the types of organizations prohibited from making contributions and aggregates certain contributions","summary":"Establishes new contribution limits, expands the types of organizations prohibited from making contributions and aggregates certain contributions.","billno":"S89A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S169-2011","title":"Establishes no school shall serve as a polling place","summary":"Establishes no polling place shall be located on the premises of any public or private elementary or secondary school or a school for preschool children.","billno":"S169-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"MAZIARZ","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S421A-2011","title":"Establishes an instant runoff voting method for certain local elections; provides for repeal of such provisions","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.","billno":"S421A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"KRUEGER","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S542C-2011","title":"Provides for the provision of voter registration forms to students by colleges, universities and public school districts","summary":"Provides for the provision of voter registration forms to students by colleges, universities and public school districts; authorizes the pre-registration to vote of 16 year olds.","billno":"S542C-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"KLEIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S543-2011","title":"Authorizes full-time college students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their colleges are located","summary":"Authorizes, under certain circumstances, full-time college and university students to act as election inspectors and poll clerks in the election district where their college or university is located.","billno":"S543-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"KLEIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S544-2011","title":"Allows absentee voting for persons unable to vote due to duties, occupation, business, personal matters or studies","summary":"Allows absentee voting for persons unable to vote due to duties, occupation, business, personal matters or studies; no agent may collect more than 15 ballots except with approval of two inspectors representing different political  parties.","billno":"S544-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"KLEIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S588-2011","title":"Alters provision respecting filing of campaign financial disclosure statements","summary":"Broadens requirements with respect to campaign disclosure statements to require expenditures of $5,000 or more incurred in the final 10 days of an election to be reported within 24 hours to the Board of Elections and requires such statements to be filed in person or sent by express mail; also requires that all filings made during the final 15 day period prior to an election should be filed in person or sent by express mail.","billno":"S588-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S712-2011","title":"Provides for a referendum on the question \"Do you support the division of New York into two separate states? \"","summary":"Provides for a referendum on the question \"Do you support the division of New York into two separate states?\"","billno":"S712-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"ROBACH","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S756B-2011","title":"Permits boards of elections to engage election inspectors to split shifts, their compensation to be prorated accordingly","summary":"Permits boards of elections to allow election inspectors to work split shifts, their compensation shall be prorated accordingly.","billno":"S756B-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"YOUNG","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S876A-2011","title":"Provides for a state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel","summary":"Provides for a state board of elections enforcement unit and counsel.","billno":"S876A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"SQUADRON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S890A-2011","title":"Relates to increasing fines and penalties for certain violations; requires refund of certain illegal contributions","summary":"Relates to increasing fines and penalties for certain violations; requires refund of certain illegal contributions.","billno":"S890A-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"KRUEGER","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S917-2011","title":"Limits the number and type of party committees which may be formed by state committees to receive or spend contributions to support or oppose candidates","summary":"Limits the number and type of party committees which may be formed by state committees to receive or spend contributions in support or opposition to candidates for election to public office to: one committee for each of the 3 types of committees specified: state senate, state assembly and federal account.","billno":"S917-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"BRESLIN","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S966-2011","title":"Eliminates the requirement for the use of electronic voting machines during village and fire district elections","summary":"Eliminates the requirement for the use of electronic voting machines during village and fire district elections and authorizes the use of mechanical lever voting machines during such elections.","billno":"S966-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"JOHNSON","committee":"ELECTIONS"},{"type":"bill","id":"S1009-2011","title":"Prohibits deceptive practices and the suppression of voters, and increases penalties for violations of the elective franchise","summary":"Makes the suppression of voters a civil violation.","billno":"S1009-2011","year":"2011","sponsor":"STEWART-COUSINS","committee":"ELECTIONS"}]