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NY A07212
Bill
Status
5/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
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Prohibits business entities and individuals with state contracts exceeding $15,000 from making monetary or in-kind contributions over $1,000 to statewide elected officials, legislators, candidates, or political party committees within 12 months before, during, and 12 months after the contract term.
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Requires disclosure statements listing all contributions made in the preceding 12 months to state officials, candidates, and political party committees prior to contract award, along with a written affidavit of compliance.
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Defines "business entity" broadly to include corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, their officers/members, subsidiaries, controlled political organizations, and family members of individual business owners.
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Establishes penalties including up to five-year debarment from state contracts and contract nullification for violations; sets 60-day cure period for excess contributions to be returned before contract rejection.
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Directs the Office of General Services to compile and publish a bi-annual list of business entities engaged in state dealings as of January and July.
Legislative Description
Requires the reporting of contributions by business entities and individuals; defines terms; provides that no business entity or individual who contracts with the state for a contract of more than fifteen thousand dollars shall make monetary or in-kind contributions or a pledge of contribution in excess of one thousand dollars to an individual who holds the position of an elected state public office, a candidate for such position, including the candidate's election fund, if such contract must be voted on or approved by such individual; or a state, county or municipal political party, in the preceding twelve month period to the contract being awarded; or to any person for any political purpose or use; or to knowingly solicit any such contribution from any such person for any such purpose during any such period; provides exemptions; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/3/2024