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NY A05924
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
- Adds new Section 14-131 to election law requiring immediate audit of all contributions received by elected candidates charged with a crime
- Unspent campaign contributions become subject to forfeiture proceedings upon conviction or resignation of the elected candidate
- Attorney General or District Attorney of the county where the election occurred has jurisdiction over forfeiture proceedings, governed by Article Thirteen-A of the Civil Practice Law and Rules
- Comptroller receives forfeited funds and must return them to private donors when practicable, or return public contributions to the applicable election campaign finance fund
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides for the forfeiture of unspent campaign funds after conviction and resignation of the elected official.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
6/17/2016
Committee Referrals
Election Law3/9/2015
Full Bill Text
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