IMPACT ON ISSUES IN NEW YORK STATE 2005-2007
LWVNYS Impact on Issues is a guide for League leaders on the LWVNYS public policy positions. Every two years, local Leagues participate in the LWVNYS program planning process by reviewing existing positions and making recommendations for the future. Member agreement on issues(consensus or concurrence)follows in depth study and is developed into the formal positions presented in this publication. These positions are the basis for action.

Impact on Issues 2005-2007 is currently under revision to reflect action taken in the last two years. During the revision,
we will leave up the chapters and subsections, with a note indicating when last revised.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
VOTING QUALIFICATIONS
ABSENTEE VOTING
DIVISION FOR SERVICEMEN’S VOTING
THE PRIMARIES
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATION OF THE ELECTION LAW
ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT
PETITIONING PROCESS: BALLOT ACCESS
SIMPLIFICATION OF THE ELECTION LAW
SCHOOL ELECTIONS
CAMPAIGN FINANCING
TERM LIMITS

CITIZEN RIGHTS
INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES
PUBLIC POLICY ON REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES
GUN CONTROL
VOTING RIGHTS
APPORTIONMENT
LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES
ETHICS
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE
INDIRECT INITIATIVE
CONSOLIDATION OF GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AND SHARING OF MAJOR GOVERMENTAL SERVICES
Updated November 2010

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
PERSONAL HEALTH DECISION-MAKING
FINANCING OF HEALTH CARE

COURT SYSTEM
COALITION TO ADEQUATELY FUND THE JUDICIARY
JUDICIAL SELECTION
JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE
PRE-ARREST PROFILING
PRETRIAL PROCEDURES
GRAND JURY
LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE INDIGENT
CRIMINAL LEGAL SERVICES
CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION
TRIAL JURY
CAMERAS IN THE COURT
DEALTH PENALTY

AIR QUALITY
ENERGY
WASTE MANAGEMENT
SUPERFUND
HAZARDOUS WASTE
WATER RESOURCES
LAND USE/URBAN SPRAWL Updated: February 2010
ERIE/BARGE CANAL

INTEGRATION IN EDUCATION
QUALITY IN EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
CHILD CARE
EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY
MEETING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
WELFARE REFORM
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)
MEDICAID FUNDING OF ABORTIONS
FAIR HOUSING
FISCAL POLICY
VIOLENCE PREVENTION
GUN CONTROL

FINANCING EDUCATION
TUITION, TAX CREDIT, VOUCHERS and CHARTER SCHOOLS
CAMPAIGN FOR FISCAL EQUITY
FINANCING HIGHER EDUCATION
PROPERTY TAX
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
STATE BUDGET PROCESS

WOMEN AND THE LAW
CHILD SUPPORT/CUSTODY
PAY EQUITY  Updated: February 2010
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE  Updated: February 2010
RATIFICATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

LWV LAKE ERIE BASIN COMMITTEE (LEBC)
INTERBASIN TRANSFER OF WATER

UPDATED: February 22, 2010