NY A11299

Establishes a voluntary public financing system for New York attorney general candidates, with a 2:1 match of public funds for each dollar of private contributions up to $250 per contributor, with a maximum of $4 million in public funds per general election.

Creates the New York State Attorney General Campaign Finance Fund, funded through tax return check-offs ($40 per individual or $80 per joint return), abandoned property fund transfers, and private contributions.

Sets eligibility threshold of $10,000 in matchable contributions including at least 100 contributions between $10-$250 from district residents for candidates to participate in the public financing system.

Limits contributions to attorney general candidates to $0.01 per registered voter for participating candidates and $0.03 per registered voter for non-participating candidates, while allowing participating candidates to contribute three times the standard limit to their own campaigns.

Requires detailed reporting of contributions, occupation and employer information for $500+ contributions, board compliance reviews, and post-election audits with repayment obligations; establishes civil penalties up to $10,000 and criminal penalties for violations.

Expires June 1, 2023 unless renewed by the legislature.