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Q: I heard the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) was found unconstitutional. What does this mean for lobbyist and lobbyist employer reporting? A: That is correct. On May 9, a New York appellate court […]

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June 12, 2024  •  

New York General Assembly Adjourns

The New York General Assembly adjourned on June 8. Lawmakers introduced various bills on the use of materially deceptive media or synthetic media in political communications. Of these bills, only Senate Bill 9678B passed, which contains technical changes to better […]

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On May 9, a New York appellate court unanimously upheld a lower court decision finding the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) unconstitutional. The court found COELIG violates the governor’s ability to enforce ethics laws as many members […]

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February 16, 2024  •  

New York Special Election Scheduled

Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation ordering a special election to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives District 26 for the unexpired term of Rep. Brian Higgins. The special election will be held on April 30. Higgins, […]

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January 19, 2024  •  

New York Special Election Announced

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a special election will be held on Tuesday, February 13 to fill the vacancy in the 77th Assembly District. The vacancy was created when Rep. Latoya Joyner resigned to pursue a different professional opportunity. The winner […]

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The Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) of New York has been tasked with redrawing the state’s congressional map by New York’s highest court. This decision to create a new map is due to a lawsuit brought against the IRC by voters […]

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Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation inspired by the 2023 session’s chief judge battle. Senate Bill 4152 would have required lobbying groups to disclose spending on campaigns for or against gubernatorial nominees to state office, including the nomination or confirmation of […]

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Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation ordering a special election on February 13, 2024, to fill the vacancy in the United States House of Representatives Third Congressional District for the unexpired term of George Santos. Santos was expelled on December […]

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A state court has ruled the New York Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government violates the state’s constitution because it was formed without a constitutional amendment and it divests the governor of her authority. The commission will need to […]

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Q: I heard New York has new ethics training requirements. What do I need to know to be compliant? A: That is correct. The New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) has expanded the ethics training […]

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul scheduled a special election following the resignation of Assemblyman Dan Rosenthal. The election to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 27 will be held on September 12. Rosenthal, who was first elected at 26, is […]

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The New York Legislature adjourned on June 10 after the Clean Slate Act passed both houses. The legislation, which still must be signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, wipes a New Yorker’s conviction record clean three years after sentencing […]

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City Council passed a city charter amendment requiring individuals and entities making independent expenditures related to municipal ballot questions to file disclosure reports. Local Law No. 22 of 2023 requires individuals and entities making independent expenditures of $5,000 or more […]

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New York has expanded the ethics training requirements as part of the new Ethics Reform Act of 2022. Lobbyists, contractual clients, and beneficial clients will now be required to take the new Ethics for Lobbyists and Clients online course available […]

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