New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04483

Introduced
2/5/25  
Refer
2/5/25  
Engrossed
3/4/25  
Refer
3/5/25  
Engrossed
5/27/25  
Enrolled
12/1/25  
Chaptered
12/5/25  

Caption

Relates to the filling of vacancies for elective offices in villages with November elections; provides such vacancies shall be filled in accordance with subdivision one of section forty-two of the public officers law.

Summary

Bill S04483 amends the village law in New York to establish a procedure for filling vacancies in elective offices within villages that hold elections in November. Specifically, it stipulates that such vacancies must be filled in accordance with subdivision one of section forty-two of the public officers law, which outlines the process for filling vacancies in public offices. This change aims to streamline the process and ensure consistency in how vacancies are addressed in villages that align their elections with the general election schedule.

Impact

The bill will modify existing procedures for filling vacancies in village elective offices, thereby impacting local governance and election administration. By aligning the vacancy filling process with the public officers law, it ensures that there is a clear and uniform method for addressing such vacancies, which could enhance the efficiency of local government operations and maintain continuity in elected representation.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill S04483 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by the unanimous support it received during committee and floor votes in both the Senate and Assembly. The lack of opposition suggests that stakeholders view the bill as a necessary and beneficial adjustment to existing laws governing village elections.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention regarding Bill S04483, as it has received unanimous support throughout the legislative process. The absence of dissenting opinions indicates a consensus among lawmakers on the importance of the proposed changes to the village election laws.

Companion Bills

NY A06685

Same As Relates to the filling of vacancies for elective offices in villages with November elections; provides such vacancies shall be filled in accordance with subdivision one of section forty-two of the public officers law.

Previously Filed As

NY A06685

Relates to the filling of vacancies for elective offices in villages with November elections; provides such vacancies shall be filled in accordance with subdivision one of section forty-two of the public officers law.

PA SB847

In vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.

PA SB862

In vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.

PA HB1195

In vacancies in office, further providing for filling vacancies in elective borough offices.

PA SB932

In election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for vacancies in general.

PA HB1651

In election of officers and vacancies in office, further providing for vacancies in general.

OH HB123

Modify procedures for filling vacancies in local elected offices

CO HB1100

Requirements for Filling Certain Vacancies in Offices

NY S07814

Requires vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor to be filled within certain timeframes and procedures.

NY A09017

Requires vacancies in the office of lieutenant-governor to be filled within certain timeframes and procedures.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.