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- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
Companion bill
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Relates to defining permissible personal use of campaign contributions
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3780
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law and the public officers law, in relation to campaign funds for personal use
Purpose or general idea of bill
campaign funds for personal use. Contributions received by a candidate or a political committee may only be expended for lawful purpose. Such funds shall not be converted by any person to a personal use which is unrelated to a political campaign or the holding of a public office or party position.
Summary of specific provisions
promoting the nomination or election of a candidate; or performing those duties of public office or party position which are not paid for or eligible for reimbursement by the state or any political subdivision or private party.
Justification
committed while holding public office or as a candidate for office where the candidate or public or party official, members of their immediate families or partners or the campaign is the target of such investigation or prosecution unless such expenditure is used exclusively for costs related to civil or criminal actions for alleged violations related to activities promoting the nomination or election of a candidate.
Prior legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
none
Effective date
this act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become a law
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