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NY S02097

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Terrence Murphy

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new subdivision 7 to Section 14-126 of the election law making it a class D felony for any person acting on behalf of a public officer, candidate, or political committee to solicit contributions to a county or town committee that would be unlawful if given directly to the candidate.

  • Amends Section 470.00 of the penal law to include acts prohibited by Section 14-126 of the election law within the definition of "transaction" for purposes of money laundering statutes.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Provides that any person, acting on behalf of a public officer, candidate or political committee, who solicits a contribution to a county or town committee for the benefit of a candidate to whom such direct contribution is unlawful, shall be guilty of a class D felony.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Elections1/3/2018
Rules6/21/2017
Elections1/12/2017

Full Bill Text

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