Election Law

The New York State Assembly Election Law Committee is responsible for overseeing all legislation related to the conduct of elections at the national, state, and local levels in New York. The committee’s primary concerns include ballot access, voter registration and enrollment, campaign finance, voter education, and the oversight of both state and local boards of elections. Its work is vital for maintaining the fairness, integrity, and accessibility of New York’s electoral process, and it continually addresses reforms necessary to adapt to new voting technologies and evolving legal requirements.

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The Committee has direct oversight of Election Law, which governs the administration of elections, candidate nominations, campaign financing, absentee voting, polling sites, and all related electoral procedures throughout the state. It also addresses relevant portions of the Public Officers Law and other statutes when they intersect with electoral matters.

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Assembly Member Latrice M. Walker serves as Chair, with Assembly Member Karl Brabenec as the Ranking Member. The committee typically comprises about 16 members and generally meets during the legislative session, often on Tuesday afternoons, though precise meeting dates follow the broader Assembly calendar and may vary. The most current membership roster and official schedule are available on the Assembly’s website.