What's happening
This bill requires the New York State Board of Elections to create an online system for filing campaign finance disclosure reports without needing special software.
Why it matters
Increases Transparency and Accountability. By making it easier for campaign finance reports to be submitted online, the public and watchdog groups can more readily access up-to-date information about political spending and donations, potentially reducing opportunities for corruption or hidden money in politics.
Reduces Barriers for Candidates and Committees. Eliminating the need to download special software lowers the technical and financial hurdles for smaller campaigns or first-time candidates, making participation in the political process more accessible.
Streamlines Compliance and Reduces Errors. Online, software-free filing can standardize how reports are submitted, reducing confusion and the risk of non-compliance due to technical difficulties, which may lead to fewer penalties and more accurate records.
Modernizes State Election Infrastructure. By mandating an internet-based system, the bill pushes the Board of Elections to update its technology, potentially paving the way for additional digital services and improved efficiency in election administration.
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Online Campaign Finance Filing
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History
- Referred to election law
- Referred to election law
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6471
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 7, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DenDEKKER -- read once and referred to the Committee on Election Law
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to requiring the board of elections to establish and maintain an internet based campaign finance disclosure report filing program
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The election law is amended by adding a new section 14-123 to read as follows:
§ 14-123. Campaign finance disclosure report internet based filing program. The board of elections shall establish and maintain an internet based program providing campaign finance disclosure report filers a means to file such reports over the internet without requiring such filers to download software.
§ 2. This act shall take effect one year after it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10383-01-7
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