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NY S03983
Bill
Status
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
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AI Summary
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Treasurers of political committees must complete a training course provided by the state board of elections within 45 days of first appointment, covering election law requirements and campaign finance regulations, not to exceed 3 hours.
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Treasurers must complete a refresher training course once every three years through the state board of elections, not to exceed 1.5 hours of instruction.
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The state board of elections must provide training in web-based recorded format in addition to other delivery methods it may choose.
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The state board of elections shall send a delinquency notice to treasurers who fail to complete required training within the specified timeframe, with notice also sent to supported candidates.
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Remedial training may be provided as an alternative to or in addition to civil penalties as part of a court order or settlement agreement.
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Act takes effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Provides for mandatory training for treasurers of political committees once every three years; requires treasurers to complete such training within forty-five days after first being appointed; requires the state board of elections to provide such training in any method it determines, as well as a web-based format; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022