HAVA Information

HAVA (Help America Vote Act) was passed by Congress after the 2000 election. The monies appropriated by Congress, $2.3 billion, is for new voting equipment and electoral reforms in each state. New York State had a Task Force appointed by the Governor to make recommendations as well as a report with recommendations was presented by the Attorney General.

The New York State Senate and Assembly is responsible for the legislation to reform the election laws to be signed by the Governor. They must complete the reforms for the 2006 election.

We refer you to the following websites, among others, for more detailed information.

For NYS Board of Elections website--> click here.

For NYS's League of Women Voters website--> click here.

For a more general (National) information

Common Cause (go to list to find Election Reform)--> click here

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