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Senator · Senate District 4
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History
- Referred to finance
- Print number 5525a
- Amend and recommit to finance
- Referred to finance
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5525A
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would prohibit state and county political party chairmen and women from registering as lobbyists and directly lobbying the legislature on behalf of clients.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Amends subdivision a section 1-c of the legislative law. Prohibits state and county political chairmen and women from registering as lobbyists.
Justification
Political party chairs have wide influence. This bill adds state or county political party chairs to the list of individuals who cannot register as lobbyists. Legislators are beholden to their constituents and should be separated from influence by special interests.
Political party chairpeople have considerable sway over the ability of candidates to secure a ballot line. This bill will prevent actual or perceived excess influence from powerful political leaders. This potential conflict of interest would be avoided by preventing political party chairs from lobbying the state legislature on behalf of clients.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately
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