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If Elected, Oberacker Vows To Introduce

Senate Companion Legislation 'On Jan. 1'

Assemblyman John Salka, R-121st, details Bill A11067, which would repeal last year's Bail Reform legislation. At left is Peter Oberacker, Schenevus, candidate for state Senate in the 51st District.  Behind Salka is Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood.  (Jim Kevlin/AllOTSEGO.com)

By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

WAMPSVILLE – On the steps of the Madison County Courthouse here this morning, Assemblyman John Salka, R-121, announced his introduction of Bill A11067, which he said, if approved, would repeal the Democratic majority's controversial bail reforms of 2019.

Salka said he plans to hold similar press conferences around the state to publicize his measure, including one next week in Otsego County, which he represents.

At his side was Peter Oberacker, Schenevus, the Republican seeking to succeed state Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, who declared, "At this time, this bill does not have a Senate sponsor. Come Jan. 1, if I am elected, I can tell you that will change immediately."

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