NY A00321

Restricts campaign fund usage to bona fide purposes directly related to promoting candidate nomination/election or performing unpaid public office duties, eliminating the previous "any lawful purpose" standard.

Defines permissible campaign expenses including production of materials, community meetings, charitable donations, legislative office operations, memberships related to official duties, and campaign-related travel.

Prohibits campaign fund use for personal expenses including residential costs, tuition, entertainment, vehicle purchases, private club dues, and attorney's fees for criminal/civil investigations unrelated to campaign activities.

Requires authorized continuing candidate committees to dispose of all remaining funds within four years through options including returning funds to contributors, donating to charities/SUNY/state general fund, transferring to political parties, or contributing to other candidates.

Prohibits state agency employees required to file annual financial disclosure statements from soliciting or receiving campaign contributions for state or federal office.