Authorizes the board of elections to alter the presidential ballot
Senate Bill S 7427 authorizes the State Board of Elections to prevent a candidate's name from appearing on a primary election ballot under specific circumstances. The bill states that candidates found to have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or given aid to its enemies, shall not be certified. If the Board cannot reach a decision on this matter, the Attorney General will issue a formal, binding opinion. This process directly affects primary election candidates and the State Board of Elections, unless the U.S. Congress removes the disqualification by a two-thirds vote.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 16, 2025
Last action Apr 16, 2025
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REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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