New York State Senate Democrats plan to prioritize election reform as their first legislative action this session, continuing a tradition since gaining the majority in 2019.
The proposed package includes automatic voter registration, allowing eligible individuals to be registered seamlessly during interactions with state agencies like the DMV or Medicaid.
Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt has introduced a Republican-backed bill to require voter identification, with the state covering the cost of providing IDs.
Ortt argues this measure would protect election integrity while maintaining accessibility. Both bills highlight contrasting approaches to enhancing the state’s voting system.
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