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NY S07327

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Palumbo

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections1/5/2022
Rules8/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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