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NY A09236
Bill
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Dana Levenberg
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AI Summary
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Treasurers of political committees must complete a training course provided by the state board of elections within 45 days of first being appointed, covering election law requirements and campaign finance regulations, not to exceed 3 hours of instruction.
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Treasurers must complete a refresher training course once every three years, also provided by the state board of elections, not to exceed 1.5 hours of instruction.
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The state board of elections must offer training through a web-based recorded format in addition to any other methods it chooses.
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The state board of elections must send a delinquency notice to any treasurer who fails to complete required training within the specified timeframe, with notice also sent to supported candidates if applicable.
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Remedial training may be ordered or agreed to as an alternative to or in addition to civil penalties imposed under election law.
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The act takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Provides for mandatory training for treasurers of political committees once every three years; requires treasurers to complete such training within forty-five days after first being appointed; requires the state board of elections to provide such training in any method it determines, as well as a web-based format; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to election law
2/22/2024