NY A07179

Prohibits persons and business entities with existing contracts or pending bids/proposals to state entities from making campaign contributions to officeholders or candidates with authority over those entities during a restricted contribution period.

Defines "business dealings" to include state contracts valued at $100,000+ (or $500,000+ for construction), real property transactions, office space acquisitions, concessions, franchises, grants, economic development agreements, and pension fund investments.

Establishes restricted contribution periods that begin when an entity registers as a lobbyist, engages in lobbying for a procurement opportunity, or submits a bid, and end at varying times depending on whether the entity wins the contract (six months after expiration) or loses (upon final award and approval).

Requires the State Comptroller to create and maintain a searchable public database of all persons and entities with business dealings or pending bids with state entities, updated at least monthly during election years.

Imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 or 200% of the contribution amount for violations, with the State Board of Elections empowered to enforce the prohibition and require refunds of improperly accepted contributions.