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NY S05149
NY S05149Relates to the statements of receipts, contributions, transfers and expenditures to transition and inauguration entities.
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Introduced
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
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
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to transition and inauguration receipts and expenditures The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the election law to require entities formed for the purpose of accepting donations and making expenditures for a candidate's transition or inauguration into office to file financial disclosure reports with the Board of Elections. The reports must include information on all receipts, contributions, transfers, and expenditures, as well as the purpose of such expenditures. The bill also establishes penalties for failing to file these reports or violating other provisions of the new law, including civil penalties and criminal misdemeanor charges. The bill is intended to provide transparency around the funding and spending related to a candidate's transition and inauguration.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (on 01/08/2020)
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