New York A04900 prohibits state legislators from using state grants or member items to fund businesses or non-profits where they or their relatives.

New York A04900 amends the public officers law to prohibit statewide elected officials and members of the legislature from obtaining funding through state grants or member items and subsequently providing such funds to any business entities or not-for-profit entities where they, their relatives, domestic partners, or employees hold official or legal positions. This includes unpaid, volunteer roles. Violations are subject to civil penalties up to $40,000 and the value of any gift, and may also be referred to prosecutors, with convictions punishable as a class A misdemeanor.

New York A04900 prohibits state legislators from using state grants or member items to fund businesses or non-profits where they or their relatives.

New York A04900 amends the public officers law to prohibit statewide elected officials and members of the legislature from obtaining funding through state grants or member items and subsequently providing such funds to any business entities or not-for-profit entities where they, their relatives, domestic partners, or employees hold official or legal positions. This includes unpaid, volunteer roles. Violations are subject to civil penalties up to $40,000 and the value of any gift, and may also be referred to prosecutors, with convictions punishable as a class A misdemeanor.