| This local law eliminates the possibility of matching, with public funds, any contribution to a candidate for local office that is bundled by a lobbyist or person who has, or may have, business dealings with the City. |
Local Law 167 of 2016
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Paragraphs (g) and (h) of subdivision 3 of section 3-702 of the administrative code of the city of New York are amended, and a new paragraph (i) is added to such subdivision, to read as follows:
(g) contributions from lobbyists or other persons required to be included in a statement of registration filed pursuant to section 3-213(c)(1) or section 3-213(d). The board shall rely on the database maintained by the city clerk pursuant to section 3-221 or such other information known to the board to determine whether a contribution is not matchable based on the contributor's status as a lobbyist or person required to be included in a statement of registration filed pursuant to section 3-213; [and]
(h) contributions from contributors subject to the limitations of subdivision one-a of section 3-703 of this chapter; and
(i) contributions for which any person subject to the limitations of subdivision one-a of section 3-703 of this chapter acted as an intermediary.
§ 2. This local law takes effect immediately, except that paragraph (i) of subdivision 3 of section 3-702 of the administrative code of the city of New York shall not apply to any contributions received prior to the effective date of this local law.
Prior Bill Draft - Int. No. 985
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Paragraphs (g) and (h) of subdivision 3 of section 3-705 of the administrative code of the city of New York are amended, and a new paragraph (i) is added to such subdivision, to read as follows:
(g) contributions from lobbyists or other persons required to be included in a statement of registration filed pursuant to section 3-213(c)(1) or section 3-213(d). The board shall rely on the database maintained by the city clerk pursuant to section 3-221 or such other information known to the board to determine whether a contribution is not matchable based on the contributor's status as a lobbyist or person required to be included in a statement of registration filed pursuant to section 3-213; [and]
(h) contributions from contributors subject to the limitations of subdivision one-a of section 3-703 of this chapter; and
(i) contributions for which any person subject to the limitations of subdivision one-a of section 3-703 of this chapter acted as an intermediary.
§ 2. This local law takes effect on January 1, 2016.
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LS 2394/2014
3/23/15
Hi,
I support this bill because it is important to eliminate conflicts of interest in the Board of Elections, if I am reading the bill correctly. It seems that this bill will prevent people who have a possible monetary gain as a result of the election of the candidate that they are supporting from garnering additional support from public funds. In general, I agree with the mayor, who stated that money plays far too much a part in the election processes in this country. Due to the widening income gap, it is more and more difficult for people from lower socio-economic statuses (SES) to get elected. It has been shown that elected officials that have been part of a low SES are more likely to support legislation that combats this pervasive problem in America.
Thanks to Council Member Kallos and Lander for introducing this legislation.