A5057B

The New York State Senate passed Assembly Print 5057B, an election law amendment sponsored by Assemblymember Bores and brought forward by Sen. Myrie, on a unanimous 62-0 roll call vote. The bill permits observance of Passover in relation to election procedures. During floor consideration, Sen. Murray expressed support for the bill's purpose but raised concerns about a potential four-day window between signature filing deadlines that could allow candidates to backdate signatures and circumvent filing requirements. Murray voted in favor despite his reservations, saying he hoped the Legislature would address the integrity concern in future legislation. The bill takes effect immediately.