What's happening
This bill requires mandatory and periodic training for treasurers of political committees, with instruction provided by the State Board of Elections.
Why it matters
Aims to improve compliance and reduce violations. by ensuring that treasurers of political committees receive structured instruction on campaign finance rules, which may reduce inadvertent errors and legal issues.
Creates ongoing accountability. by mandating not just an initial training for new treasurers, but also periodic (every three years) refresher courses, helping treasurers stay updated on evolving regulations.
Increases accessibility and flexibility. by requiring that training be available online in a recorded format, making it easier for treasurers across the state to participate regardless of location or schedule.
Introduces new enforcement mechanisms. by allowing the Board of Elections to issue delinquency notices for missed training and to order remedial training as an alternative or supplement to civil penalties, emphasizing corrective action over punishment.
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Require Treasurer Training
In Senate Committee · Elections · Sponsor David Carlucci
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 3236 A. 4551
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 4, 2019
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Elections
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. GALEF, BLAKE, SEAWRIGHT -- read once and referred to the Committee on Election Law
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.
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
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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, 2021.
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