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Senate requires full‑time election commissioners in counties outside NYC; funding and mandate debated
Summary
Lawmakers passed a bill to require two full‑time election commissioners in counties outside New York City, prompting debate over costs and whether state funding will cover smaller counties; the Senate recorded passage (votes announced as Ayes 39, Nays 22 in the transcript).
The Senate approved legislation on Jan. 11 that would require county boards of elections outside New York City to employ two full‑time election commissioners, a change proponents described as reducing conflicts of interest and opponents labeled an unfunded mandate.
The measure requires two full‑time commissioners for county boards outside New York City; sponsors said the change follows bipartisan recommendations from…
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