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Assembly passes bill to stop mayors from "bumping" charter referendums
Summary
The Assembly passed legislation removing a mayoral "bumping" power that allowed mayors to displace city charter referendum proposals by placing alternative measures on the same ballot; sponsors and opponents debated voter clarity and mayoral authority.
The Assembly passed legislation (Assembly No. 3665-A, rules report 4-25) aimed at removing the so-called "bumping" power that has allowed mayors to displace charter-change proposals from being considered by voters.
Sponsor Mister Simone said the bill "ensures no mayor would have the power to block the ability of New Yorkers and their representatives from having an issue considered by voters." Simone told colleagues the measure would allow competing ballot proposals to appear simultaneously and "the 1 with the most votes... would pass."
Supporters argued the change restores choice for voters and…
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