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NY S00093
Bill
Status
6/20/2019
Primary Sponsor
Todd Kaminsky
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AI Summary
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Amends Election Law Section 14-132 to add felony conviction as a trigger event (alongside death) for campaign fund disposition requirements for candidates and elected officials.
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Requires disposition of all campaign contributions within two years of conviction or death through one or more of the following methods: returning funds pro rata to contributors, donating to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, donating to SUNY or CUNY, or donating to the state's general fund.
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Eliminates the existing option to contribute or transfer funds to other candidates, parties, or political committees in accordance with contribution limits.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Sets forth the means of the disposition of campaign funds upon the conviction of a felony of a candidate, former candidate or holder of elective office.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/8/2020