What's happening
This bill requires mandatory initial and ongoing training for treasurers of political committees, provided by the state board of elections.
Why it matters
Requires regular, standardized training for treasurers. , which could improve the consistency and accuracy of campaign finance reporting and reduce inadvertent errors or violations.
Mandates both initial and ongoing (every three years) education. , helping treasurers keep up-to-date with evolving campaign finance laws and regulations.
Includes web-based, recorded training options. , making compliance more accessible and reducing barriers for volunteers or those unable to attend in-person sessions.
Links non-compliance to official notification and possible remedial training. , offering a corrective path before imposing penalties, which may reduce punitive action while still promoting accountability.
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Who cares
Political committee treasurers
They would have to complete training within 45 days of their first appointment and refresher training every three years.
State Board of Elections
The board would have to establish and provide the courses, offer a recorded web-based option and send delinquency notices to treasurers who miss training deadlines.
Candidates supported by political committees
They would receive notice when their committee’s treasurer fails to complete required training on time.
Political committees facing campaign finance enforcement
Remedial training could be included in a court order or settlement agreement instead of, or alongside, civil penalties.
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Require Treasurer Training
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Sponsors
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History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.453
- Print number 1034b
- Amend and recommit to elections
- Referred to elections
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- Amended 1034a
- 1st report cal.676
Show 1 earlier action
- Referred to elections
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Require Treasurer Training
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Sandy Galef
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1034--B
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 6, 2017
Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Elections -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first report, amended on first report, ordered to a second report and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of second report -- recommitted to the Committee on Elections in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to providing for mandatory training curriculum for treasurers of political committees
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 14-119 to read as follows:
§ 14-119. Mandatory training for treasurers of political committees. 1. Treasurers shall, within forty-five days after being first appointed as a treasurer, complete a course of instruction provided by the state board of elections on the requirements of this article and the campaign finance regulations of the board of elections. The curriculum shall be established by the state board of elections and shall not exceed three hours of instruction.
2. Treasurers once every three years shall complete a course of instruction provided by the state board of elections to assist treasurers in continuing to comply with the requirements of this article and the campaign finance regulations of the board of elections. The curriculum shall be established by the state board of elections and shall not exceed one and one-half hours of instruction.
3. The state board of elections shall provide the training required by subdivisions one and two of this section through, in addition to other methods it may choose, a web-based recorded format.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
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4. Upon the failure of a treasurer to complete the instruction within the time required by this section, the state board of elections shall send a delinquency notice to the treasurer on notice to the candidate or candidates supported by the committee, if applicable, requiring the treasurer to come into compliance with the training obligations of this section.
5. In lieu of or in addition to civil penalties imposed pursuant to this article, participation in remedial training as an alternative may be provided for as part of a court order or settlement agreement.
§ 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2019.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to providing for mandatory training curriculum for treasurers of political committees
Purpose
To provide mandatory training for treasurers of political committees.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the election law by adding a new section 14-119 to provide for treasurer training. Treasurers would be required to complete a course of instruction within forty-five days after being first appointed. The curriculum shall be established by the State Board of Elections and shall not exceed three hours of instruction. Addi- tionally, Treasurers shall also biennially complete a course of instruc- tion provided by the state board of elections to assist treasurers in continuing to comply with the requirements of this article and the campaign finance regulations of the board of elections. Failure of a treasurer or candidate to comply with this act within the time required by this section, the state board of elections shall send a delinquency notice to the treasurer on notice to the candidate or candidates supported by the committee, if applicable, requiring the treasurer to come into compliance with the training obligations of this sections.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Justification
The work of a campaign treasurer is to keep records and make disclosures as required by law, which is a significant task, this legislation is crucial in assisting treasurers acquire the knowledge they need to carry out their duties to the best of their ability.
Legislative history
2015-16: S6886A/A9558A - Rules/passed assembly
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of July 2018.
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