Designates campuses which are operated by the state university of New York with at least sixteen thousand enrolled students as early voting sites and polling sites.
Impact
If enacted, A02554 would require these designated campuses to have an early voting site, thus ensuring that students can easily participate in elections without the barriers often faced when voting off-campus. This change is anticipated to facilitate a more engaged student body in the electoral process, promoting civic participation among younger voters who often turn out at lower rates than older demographics.
Summary
Bill A02554 seeks to amend the New York Election Law to designate certain State University campuses as early voting sites and polling places. Specifically, it targets campuses with an enrollment of at least sixteen thousand students that also have on-campus dormitories. The intention is to increase access to voting for students and enhance overall voter participation within the university population.
Contention
There may be some points of contention surrounding the implementation of this bill. Concerns could arise regarding the logistics of hosting polling sites on university campuses, including security, privacy for voters, and the use of university facilities for political purposes. Additionally, there is potential for debate around whether this moves adequate resources from other polling locations, and if it sufficiently addresses the needs of students who may reside off-campus.
Same As
Designates campuses which are operated by the state university of New York with at least sixteen thousand enrolled students as early voting sites and polling sites.
Requires at least a ratio of one clinical, non-student mental health staff member per one thousand students on all SUNY and CUNY campuses and for state colleges and universities to update such ratio every five years.
Permits voting at any polling place within the same county or, within the city of New York, polling place within the city of New York as a voter is registered.