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NY A09558

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sandra Galef

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Treasurers of political committees must complete an initial training course within 45 days of appointment, covering election law requirements and campaign finance regulations, not to exceed 3 hours.

  • Treasurers must complete biennial refresher training through the state board of elections covering ongoing compliance requirements, not to exceed 1.5 hours of instruction.

  • State board of elections must offer biennial training through web-based recorded format in addition to other delivery methods.

  • State board of elections must send a delinquency notice to non-compliant treasurers and notify supported candidates of the failure to complete required training.

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Provides for mandatory training for treasurers of political committees; requires treasurers to complete such training within forty-five days after first being appointed; requires the state board of elections to provide such training in any method it determines, as well as a web-based format; makes related provisions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/15/2016
Rules6/2/2016
Election Law3/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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