New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8957: Requires a special election to fill a vacant supervisor position in towns with a population of six hundred thousand or more
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8957 is a bill introduced in the New York House on August 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires a special election to fill a vacant supervisor position in towns with a population of six hundred thousand or more. Primary sponsor: Noah Burroughs (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8957A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that where a supervisor in a town with a population of six hundred thousand or more vacates their position before the end of their term, a special election shall occur in order to fill such vacant supervisor position.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Burroughs | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8957A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS