Tag: new york
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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues two executive orders from March 13-19
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued two executive orders from March 13-19. As of March 19, Hochul has issued nine executive orders in 2023 — five fewer than she did at this point a year ago. Executive Order 27, where the governor declared a state disaster emergency for 37 counties affected by a winter…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate
As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 124 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 124, Ballotpedia tracked four from March 13-19. Democrats sponsored all four. The four bills are: NY S04597: Excludes indebtedness for the construction of sewage facilities contracted prior to 2034 in determining…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly
As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 138 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 138, Ballotpedia tracked three from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored two, while Democrats sponsored one. The three bills are: NY A05494: Requires the county seat in Delaware county (Delhi) to have at…
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New York Court of Appeals issues four opinions from March 13-19
The New York Court of Appeals issued four opinions from March 13-19. As of March 19, the court issued 13 opinions in 2023 — seven fewer than this point a year ago. The four opinions are below: Lemieux v. Horn, where the court affirmed the appellate division’s ruling that “the defendant established prima facie entitlement…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly
As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked 135 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 135, Ballotpedia tracked seven from March 6-12. Democrats sponsored two, while Republicans sponsored four. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored one bill. The seven bills are: NY A05280: Authorizes electronic submission…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate
As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked 120 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 120, Ballotpedia tracked three from March 6-12. Democrats sponsored all three bills. The three bills are: NY S05392: Improves transparency regarding boards of elections; improves voter centricity; includes boards of elections…
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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 27-March 5
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, Hochul has issued seven executive orders in 2023—three fewer than she did at this point a year ago. Governors use executive orders to manage executive branch operations. During the week of Feb. 27-March 5, the nation’s governors…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Assembly
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 128 election-related bills in the New York State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the 128, Ballotpedia tracked six from Feb. 27 to March 5. Democrats sponsored five, while Republicans sponsored one. The six bills are: NY A00479: Establishes a ranked choice voting method for nonpartisan…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked 117 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 117, Ballotpedia tracked six from Feb. 27 to March 5. Republicans sponsored four, while Democrats sponsored two. The six bills are: SO5192: Requires the county seat in Herkimer county to have…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Legislature
As of March 5, members of the New York State Legislature, which includes the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate, have passed two bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those two bills, legislators passed both during the week of Feb. 27-March 5. Democrats sponsored both…