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NY S02100
Bill
Status
1/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Peter Harckham
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AI Summary
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Establishes a code of ethics for permanent full-time employees of boards of elections in New York State.
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Prohibits board of elections employees from accepting other employment that impairs their independence, including compensation from political campaigns for non-governmental political work.
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Prohibits employees from using their official position to secure unwarranted privileges or misappropriating state property, services, or resources for private purposes.
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Prohibits employees from making personal investments in enterprises that would create substantial conflicts of interest with their official duties.
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Establishes civil penalties up to $10,000 plus recovery of any gifts or compensation for violations, with enforcement through fining, suspension, or removal from office as provided by law; takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes a code of ethics for all board of election employees so that no employee of a board of election should have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business or transaction or professional activity or incur any obligation of any nature, which is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of his or her duties in the public interest.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/3/2024