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NY A01340
NY A01340Relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates; requires such candidates to disclose to the board of elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm.
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Introduced
01/15/2019
01/15/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates; requires such candidates to disclose to the board of elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm.
AI Summary
This bill relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates. It requires such candidates to disclose to the New York State Board of Elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm. The bill also establishes a "legal dealings database" that contains the names of individuals and entities that have legal dealings with district attorneys' offices, and restricts district attorney candidates from accepting contributions over $320 from those in the database in a calendar year, with some exceptions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
referred to election law (on 01/08/2020)
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