Legislation & Testimony
NY Reform
Letter to Governor Cuomo Calling for Fair Elections in New York State
Coalition of good government, civil rights, environmental, labor, business, religious and grassroots community organizations urge Governor Cuomo to create a public campaign financing program for New York State.
– 02/03/12
Comptroller Campaign Finance Reform Act
The Brennan Center issued the following memorandum of support for the Comptroller Campaign Finance Reform Act which provides for public financing for campaigns for the office of the state comptroller in New York.
– 06/15/11
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
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
Letter to New York Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Reform Regarding Committee Process
Outlines steps that the New York State Senate must take to reform the committee process
Authored by: Lawrence Norden
– 11/11/09
Testimony of Myrna Pérez before the New York State Senate Elections Committee
This testimony provides recommendations for improving New York’s election administration with respect to voting machines and voter registration.
Authored by: Myrna Pérez
– 10/09/09
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