Bill > A04691

This bill prohibits campaign contributions to statewide officials (governor, attorney general, and comptroller) from individuals or entities that have or are seeking contracts with state agencies, public authorities, or other state-related entities. Specifically, the bill bars contributions within a 36-month period before or after entering into or seeking such contracts. For the governor, this applies to any contract with state agencies or entities with gubernatorial appointees. For the attorney general, this covers contracts drafted or reviewed by their office or entities they license or regulate. For the comptroller, this includes contracts subject to their review or audit, or involving investments from the state pension system. The bill requires governmental agencies to provide written notice of these contribution prohibitions in contracts and solicitations, warning that violating these rules could result in contract voiding and a one-year ban from future state contracts. However, if an improper contribution is returned within 30 days or by the next reporting filing date, it will not be considered a violation. The legislation aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and undue influence in state contracting by limiting campaign contributions from contractors.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4691