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NY S02967
NY S02967Relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates; requires such candidates to disclose to the board of elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm.
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Introduced
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates; requires such candidates to disclose to the board of elections the acceptance of campaign contributions from any law firm that represents defendants in criminal proceedings in any court in the state or from any licensed attorney employed by such law firm.
AI Summary
This bill relates to special restrictions on campaign contributions for district attorney candidates. It requires such candidates to disclose to the state board of elections any campaign contributions they receive from law firms that represent defendants in criminal proceedings in New York courts or from any licensed attorneys employed by such law firms. The bill also establishes a "legal dealings database" that the state board of elections will develop and maintain to track individuals and entities that have legal dealings with district attorneys' offices. District attorney candidates are prohibited from accepting contributions exceeding $320 in a calendar year from those listed in the database, with some exceptions for direct family members.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS (on 01/08/2020)
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