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NY A08464
Bill
Status
11/17/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Galef
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AI Summary
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Establishes a code of ethics for permanent full-time employees of boards of elections in New York State.
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Prohibits board of elections employees from accepting other employment that impairs their independence of judgment, including compensation from political campaigns for non-governmental political work.
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Forbids employees from using their official position to secure unwarranted privileges or misappropriate state property and resources for private purposes.
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Requires employees to avoid making personal investments that would create conflicts of interest with their official duties and to conduct themselves to avoid public suspicion of misconduct.
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Imposes civil penalties up to $10,000 plus the value of any gifts or benefits received for knowing and intentional violations, with penalties varying based on the specific provision violated.
Legislative Description
Establishes a code of ethics for all board of election employees so that no employee of a board of election has any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business or transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties in the public interest.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/5/2022