As previously reported, on February 10, the New York legislature passed A 4686, which cuts the number of signatures for independent candidates in 2021 only. However, the bill still hasn’t been sent to the Governor. It is quite common in New York for bills to pass the legislture, but then they don’t get sent to the Governor for action from him for very long periods of time. These petitions are due in May, so the delay makes it very difficult for 2021 independent candidates to plan their petition drives.
“However, the bill still hasn’t been sent to the Governor. It is quite common in New York for bills to pass the legislture, but then they don’t get sent to the Governor for action from him for very long periods of time.”
Why?
The cut should be permanent, but this is a good effort.