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NY A10951

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Mark Walczyk

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 74-b to the Public Officers Law establishing that state and local officers convicted of felonies related to their public office duties or abuse of office permanently forfeit eligibility for School Tax Relief (STAR) exemptions under Real Property Tax Law section 425
  • Applies to convictions in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction
  • Forfeiture is permanent and applies in addition to any other criminal penalties
  • Takes effect immediately and applies to all convictions occurring on or after the effective date
  • Titled the "STAR Corruption Reduction Act for Politicians (SCRAP)"

Legislative Description

Requires the forfeiture by state officers or local officers of STAR exemption eligibility upon conviction of a felony related to public employment.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

8/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations8/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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