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NY S03868
Bill
Status
3/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
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Prohibits naming any state-funded facility after a living public official who is subject to Public Officers Law provisions unless they have been out of public office for at least ten years.
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Allows the legislature and governor to jointly approve exceptions to the naming prohibition through constitutional procedures specified in Article Three, Section 14 and Article Four, Section 7 of the New York State Constitution.
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Authorizes the Attorney General to initiate civil actions to enforce the prohibition against violations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "politician self-immortalization prevention act"; provides that no facility supported by state funds may be named after a living public official unless such person has been out of public service for at least ten years.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012