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NY S06259

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/2/2009

Primary Sponsor

Neil Breslin

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires remaining campaign funds to be transferred to the New York State Comptroller for deposit in the general state treasury upon death of a candidate, former candidate, or elected official.

  • Political committee treasurers must notify the State Board of Elections within thirty days of the death of the candidate or official.

  • Allows candidates to designate a charitable organization to receive remaining campaign funds upon their death by filing notice with the State Board of Elections.

  • If a designated charitable organization no longer exists at the time of the candidate's death, remaining funds revert to the state general treasury.

  • Takes effect sixty days after enactment and applies only to campaign contributions received after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Provides that upon the death of a candidate, former candidate or holder of elective office, remaining campaign accounts be transferred to the state treasury unless a charitable organization has been designated to receive such moneys.

Last Action

ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1042

6/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2010
Elections1/6/2010
Rules11/2/2009

Full Bill Text

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