Allows taxpayers to register to vote upon paying their taxes or changing their address.

New York A04398 amends the tax law, real property tax law, and vehicle and traffic law to allow taxpayers to register to vote by checking a box on their tax returns or real estate transfer forms. It requires the Department of Taxation and Finance to transmit voter registration information to the state board of elections, which will then notify eligible individuals. The bill also mandates that tax returns and real estate transfer forms include a statement affirming the applicant's eligibility and a means to select a political party affiliation.

Allows taxpayers to register to vote upon paying their taxes or changing their address.

New York A04398 amends the tax law, real property tax law, and vehicle and traffic law to allow taxpayers to register to vote by checking a box on their tax returns or real estate transfer forms. It requires the Department of Taxation and Finance to transmit voter registration information to the state board of elections, which will then notify eligible individuals. The bill also mandates that tax returns and real estate transfer forms include a statement affirming the applicant's eligibility and a means to select a political party affiliation.