New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10603

Introduced
3/13/26  

Caption

Moves the date on which a county committee shall meet to earlier in the year

Impact

The bill could have a significant impact on how county committees in New York manage their schedules and responsibilities. By moving the meeting date earlier in the summer, committees may have more time to engage with local party members, evaluate their strategies, and organize efforts for the upcoming elections in a more structured manner. This legislative amendment addresses procedural aspects that are crucial for the effective functioning of local election processes.

Summary

Bill A10603 seeks to amend the New York Election Law by changing the statutory dates for county committee meetings. Specifically, it proposes that these committees must convene no earlier than July 17 and no later than August 6 following the June primary elections. This change aims to ensure more timely organization of county committees post-primary, potentially enhancing their operational efficiency as they prepare for subsequent electoral activities.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward, there may be underlying points of contention among local party members or committees regarding the feasibility of an earlier meeting date. Some might argue that the new timeline could create challenges for certain localities that require more time to finalize their committee lineups or address logistical issues. Additionally, this change may have implications for how quickly local party platforms can be developed and presented, potentially affecting campaign strategies and voter engagement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S09083

Provides that the ballots of deceased military personnel shall be counted toward the election for which they were cast.

NY S06734

Provides that elections to fill an increased number of seats on a school board will be conducted at the first annual meeting after the meeting during which number of seats was increased.

NY A04382

Provides that elections to fill an increased number of seats on a school board will be conducted at the first annual meeting after the meeting during which number of seats was increased.

NY S09366

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

NY A10244

Establishes a uniform effective date for health insurance benefit mandates by requiring that every law that adds provisions to or amends provisions of sections 3216, 3221, and 4303 of the insurance law requiring a policy of health insurance to provide coverage for a new health care service, treatment, or benefit, or that otherwise mandates coverage under such policy shall take effect no earlier than the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after such effective date.

NY A09544

Provides that the governor shall designate staff within their office to act as a liaison to the chair of the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee to assist such advisory committee's interactions with state agencies; provides that the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee shall have the ability to request information from state agencies for reporting purposes and such state agencies shall provide such information to the chair of the not-for-profit contracting advisory committee.

NY A06487

Expands the training time for local municipalities in relation to the open meetings law; requires at least one hour of such training be provided by the committee on open government or an appropriate entity in relation to compliance with the open meetings law and if not provided, a justification shall be given.

NY S02598

Expands the training time for local municipalities in relation to the open meetings law; requires at least one hour of such training be provided by the committee on open government or an appropriate entity in relation to compliance with the open meetings law and if not provided, a justification shall be given.

NY S06840

Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.

NY A08593

Increases the amount of years of military service credit a member may purchase from three years to four years; provides that the provisions of such act shall not be subject to the requirement that the state shall make an equal payment to the retirement system.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.