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NY A06685
Bill
Status
3/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Galef
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AI Summary
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Prohibits business entities and individuals with state contracts exceeding $15,000 from making monetary or in-kind contributions over $1,000 to statewide elected officials, legislators, candidates, or political party committees within 12 months before, during, or 12 months after the contract term.
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Requires disclosure statements listing all contributions made in the preceding 12 months to state officials, legislators, candidates, or political party committees prior to contract award, along with a written affidavit confirming compliance with contribution limits.
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Defines "business entity" broadly to include corporations, partnerships, LLCs, sole proprietorships, subsidiaries, political organizations, and spouses/domestic partners/children of individuals within the definition.
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Establishes penalties including up to five years debarment from state contracting for knowing violations, contract termination for false statements, and referral to district attorney for prosecution of false sworn statements.
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Exempts contributions made prior to the law's effective date and contracts where the request for proposal process began before the law takes effect; takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires the reporting of contributions by business entities and individuals; defines terms; provides that no business entity or individual who contracts with the state for a contract of more than fifteen thousand dollars shall make monetary or in-kind contributions or a pledge of contribution in excess of one thousand dollars to an individual who holds the position of an elected state public office, a candidate for such position, including the candidate's election fund, if such contract must be voted on or approved by such individual; or a state, county or municipal political party, in the preceding twelve month period to the contract being awarded; or to any person for any political purpose or use; or to knowingly solicit any such contribution from any such person for any such purpose during any such period; provides exemptions; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/5/2022