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Prohibits state officers and employees from using state aircraft for political purposes
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Daniel Burling
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public officers law, in relation to political use of state aircraft by certain state officers and employees
Purpose
To ban the use of state aircraft for political purposes.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill prohibits elected officials, state officers and employees from using state-owned aircraft for political purposes.
Justification
In order to respond to concerns about the appropriate use of state aircraft, this bill was introduced to provide clear guidance to public officials as to the use of such aircraft. Under this bill, state-owned aircraft may be used by public officials only in connection with their official duties.
Legislative history
2007: S.6438 - Committee discharged and committed to Investigations and Government Operations 2008: S.6438/A.9662 - Committed to Rules/ Held for Consideration in Governmental Operations
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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