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NY S03697

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits candidates from using campaign contributions to purchase goods or services from entities where the candidate and/or family members collectively own 35% or greater ownership interest
  • Applies a lower 5% threshold for partnerships and professional corporations where the candidate or family member holds direct or indirect ownership interest
  • Defines "candidate's family" as persons within two degrees of consanguinity or affinity to the candidate
  • Amends New York Election Law by adding new section 14-133
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that contributions received by a candidate shall not be expended for goods or services provided by an entity in which the candidate and/or one or more members of the candidates family collectively hold a thirty-five percent or greater ownership.

Last Action

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS

1/8/2020

Committee Referrals

Elections1/8/2020
Rules6/20/2019
Elections2/12/2019

Full Bill Text

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