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History
- Referred to election law
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BILL NUMBER:A10958
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to authorizing the treasurer of a political committee to freeze funds upon indictment of a state or local public official
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize the treasurer of a political committee to freeze campaign fund upon indictment of a state or local public official and pending disposition or resolution.
Summary of specific provisions
Adds a new subdivision 4 of Section 14-118 of the election law.
Justification
This bill would require the treasurer of a political committee to freeze campaign funds upon indictment of a state or local public official. If the public official is convicted and consequently removed from public office, funds shall be refunded to all known donors and remaining funds be release to the appropriate county board of election to offset the cost of a special election.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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