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Enacts the "politician self-immortalization prevention act"
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Nily Rozic
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BILL NUMBER:S688
Title of bill
An act to amend the public officers law, in relation to enacting the "politician self-immortalization prevention act"
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the politicization of naming facilities after sitting public officials, by prohibiting such namings while a public official is still in office.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the public officers law by adding a new section, 73-c. This section prohibits the naming of facilities whose construction, rehabilitation or operation is supported by state funds after any public official who is living unless they have been out of public office for at least ten years. This prohibition will not apply when the legislature approves the naming of the facility in accordance with section fourteen of article three of the state constitution, and when the governor approves the naming in a manner provided for in section seven of article four of the state constitution. The attorney general may initiate a civil action against any entity that violates the provisions of this new section.
Section 2 provides for this act to take effect immediately.
Justification
The naming of a facility which is supported by state funds after an elected official while that elected official is still in office should be prohibited. This legislation would prevent the perception of any quid pro quo agreements between elected officials and entities that receive state funds. It would also serve to remove another existing advantage that incumbent elected officials are able to enjoy in New York State. Further, this prohibition opens municipalities up to revenue generating possibilities by allowing for the process of open bidding for naming rights.
Prior legislative history
2011-12: S.3868/A.203 (Lancman) 2009-10: S.1558 (C.Johnson)/A.9909 (Lancman)
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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