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NY S00093

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Todd Kaminsky

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Eliminates the existing option to contribute or transfer funds to other candidates, parties, or political committees in accordance with contribution limits.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections1/8/2020
Election Law6/20/2019
Elections1/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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