Restructures ballot proposals, requires ballot publicity pamphlets, and creates ballot proposal hearings.

New York A05138 amends the election law to restructure the form of ballot proposals on election ballots. It requires the creation and distribution of ballot publicity pamphlets, which include a true copy of the title and text of the measure, arguments for and against the proposal, and an analysis of the proposal. The bill also mandates that the secretary of state hold public hearings on the ballot measure within the regions of the state, providing an opportunity for proponents, opponents, and the general public to provide testimony and request information.

Restructures ballot proposals, requires ballot publicity pamphlets, and creates ballot proposal hearings.

New York A05138 amends the election law to restructure the form of ballot proposals on election ballots. It requires the creation and distribution of ballot publicity pamphlets, which include a true copy of the title and text of the measure, arguments for and against the proposal, and an analysis of the proposal. The bill also mandates that the secretary of state hold public hearings on the ballot measure within the regions of the state, providing an opportunity for proponents, opponents, and the general public to provide testimony and request information.