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NY S06933
Bill
Status
5/20/2021
Primary Sponsor
Edward Rath III
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AI Summary
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Establishes new contribution limits for individuals appointed to state or local boards or authorities within the past 12 months, restricting contributions to 15% of standard contribution limits under election law section 14-114.
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Applies restrictions to the individual, their relatives (defined as household members or direct descendants of grandparents), and companies in which they own more than 10% interest.
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Prohibits restricted contributions to any state constituted party, party committee, candidate, or candidate committee for state, municipal, or local government offices.
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 or 200% of the contribution amount (whichever is greater) for violations made with intent to violate the law, recoverable through special proceeding or civil action by the state board of elections chief enforcement counsel.
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Requires refunds of any contributions received in violation of the new limits by officeholders, candidates, or political committees.
Legislative Description
Relates to contribution limits for parties appointed to public positions; limits such contribution to no more than fifteen percent of the contribution limits set forth in election law section 14-114; civil penalty not to exceed the greater of ten thousand dollars or an amount equal to two hundred percent of the contribution.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022