Legislation & Testimony
NY
New York State Senate Democratic Public Forum on Independent Redistricting Reform
Keesha Gaskins submitted written testimony for New York State Senate Democratic Public Forum on Independent Redistricting Reform.
Authored by: Keesha Gaskins
– 06/07/11
Notice of Unprecleared Voting Change in New York City
The New York State Board of Elections has implemented procedures that deviate from New York law and previous practice in two ways: A: the notification that voters receive when a voter casts an invalid, overvoted ballot; and B: the manner in which the voting system handles that ballot. This letter outlines the details of these procedures and how they diverge from NY law.
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 04/20/10
Testimony Before the New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations
Testimony before the New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations regarding Board of Elections oversight, specifically concerning New York’s new voting machines and Board voter registration and list maintenance practices.
Authored by: Laura Seago
– 02/11/10
NYC Bar Supports Client Disclosure Requirement for Attorney-Legislators
There is no basis for the claims by some legislators that information about the part-time law practices many maintain alongside their official duties, such as the identity of their clients, is privileged and confidential. The NYC Bar report, issued today, refutes this.
Authored by: Kelly Williams
– 02/03/10
Testimony for the New York Senate Elections Committee
On June 3, 2009, Ciara Torres-Spelliscy provided testimony for the New York Senate Elections Committee on New York State’s campaign finance problems and some of the constitutional issues related to campaign finance regulations
Authored by: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
– 06/03/09
Testimony of Lawrence Norden Regarding New York State Senate Rules Reform
Testimony before the New York State Senate Temporary Committee on Rules Reform on the findings of the Brennan Center’s 2004, 2006, and 2008 reports on the New York State Legislature and the Center’s recommendations for reform
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 02/26/09
Strengthen the Senate’s Proposed Rules
Coalition of organizations call on Albany to strengthen their rules.
– 01/12/09
Testimony of Andrew Stengel Before New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations
Testimony of Andrew Stengel before the New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations
Authored by: Andrew Stengel
– 02/14/08
Letter to NYS Board of Elections
Letter opposes any effort by the NY State Board of Elections to permit the authorization or purchase of full-face DREs as ballot marking devices.
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 01/22/08
Transcript of Proceedings in United States v. New York State Board of Elections
Transcript of oral argument in United States v. New York State Board of Elections
– 12/20/07