Requires the candidate certification required to be eligible for voluntary public financing to be submitted no later than thirty days after the last day to file designating petitions if another candidate for the same position files a designating petition, or no later than thirty days after the last day to file independent nominating petitions, if a candidate files an independent nominating petition for the same position; provides for the withdrawal by a candidate from the public financing program.
Summary
Bill A02742 amends the New York election law regarding the deadlines for candidates to submit certifications required for voluntary public financing. Specifically, it changes the deadline from four months before a primary election to a new timeline that requires candidates to submit their certification no later than thirty days after the last day to file designating petitions or independent nominating petitions, depending on the circumstances. Additionally, the bill allows candidates to withdraw from the public financing program at any time, provided they return any funds received from the program to the public financing board.
Impact
The bill impacts the election law by modifying the timeline for candidate participation in the public financing program, which could affect how candidates plan their campaigns and fundraising strategies. It aims to streamline the process and provide candidates with more flexibility in managing their participation in the program. This change may also influence the overall dynamics of campaign financing in New York, potentially encouraging more candidates to utilize public funds.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill A02742 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant committee discussions that highlight strong opinions for or against the bill. The absence of contention in the available context suggests that it is viewed as a technical adjustment rather than a controversial change.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history related to Bill A02742. The bill seems to be largely unopposed, with no significant stakeholders voicing concerns or support in the available context.
Provides that a candidate who files a certificate of acceptance for an office for which there have been filed certificates or petitions designating more than one candidate for the nomination of any party, may thereafter file a certificate of declination not later than the seventh day after the primary election.
In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of can didates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for affidavits of candidates; and, in penalties, further providing for false affidavits of candidates and for false signatures and statements in nomination petitions and papers.