Requires the county seat in Herkimer county to have at least one polling place designated for early voting
This bill requires Herkimer County's county seat to have at least one polling location designated specifically for early voting. It directly affects residents of Herkimer County who vote in-person during early voting periods, ensuring they have access to a dedicated early voting site within the county seat. The law mandates that this polling place must be situated along public transportation routes if feasible, aiming to improve accessibility for voters who rely on transit. The requirement applies to all elections where early voting is offered, without changing broader early voting rules for other counties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mark Walczyk
RRepublican/Conservative
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