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NY S07327
Bill
Status
8/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Palumbo
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AI Summary
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Amends New York Election Law Section 14-132 to establish rules for disposing of campaign funds when an elected official is removed from office due to impeachment conviction.
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Requires disposition of all campaign contributions within one year of removal through one or more of the following methods: returning funds pro rata to contributors, donating to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, donating to SUNY or CUNY, donating to the state's general fund, or providing compensation to victims.
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Allows victim compensation for economic and non-economic harm caused by the official's illegal acts committed while in office, without requiring nondisclosure agreements and without preventing victims from pursuing additional legal remedies.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to the disposition of campaign funds upon the removal of an elected official who has been removed from office as a result of conviction on an impeachment.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022