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A 5023

Relates to public financing contributions that are not matchable for purposes of public financing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathan Jacobson

Defines which contributions are not eligible for public matching funds in New York, potentially reshaping how much public money candidates receive and how donations are reported.

REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
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Bill Summary · A 5023

Summary of Bill A 5023 – Relates to public financing contributions that are not matchable for purposes of public financing

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: New York State Assembly (bill number A 5023)
  • Title: Relates to public financing contributions that are not matchable for purposes of public financing
  • Primary sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson
  • Status: Referred to the Election Law committee
  • Introduced: February 11, 2025
  • Related bill: A 10650 (prior-session)

Purpose and Scope

  • The bill appears to address the treatment of contributions in the state’s public financing system, specifically focusing on contributions that would not be eligible to be matched under public financing rules.
  • Based on the title alone, the bill would clarify which contributions are “not matchable” for public financing purposes, potentially altering eligibility determinations, reporting, or calculation of matching funds.

Key Provisions (What is Known vs. What Requires the Text)

  • Available information does not include the bill text, so specific provisions are not listed here.
  • Inferred from the title:
    • Definition or identification of contributions that are non-matchable under the public financing program.
    • Possible criteria or factors that render a contribution ineligible for matching funds.
    • Potential adjustments to how non-matchable contributions affect the calculation or administration of public financing.
  • Note: The exact language, thresholds, definitions, and procedural steps would be found in the bill’s text and any accompanying fiscal notes or amendments.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Candidates and committees participating in New York’s public financing program: would be indirectly affected, depending on whether the bill changes what counts as a matchable contribution.
  • Donors: individuals or entities whose contributions might be deemed non-matchable under the updated rules.
  • State and local election officials/ethics or election law agencies: responsible for implementing and enforcing any changes to public financing rules.
  • Overall impact: potential changes to the amount of public funds a candidate can receive, the reporting requirements, or the interpretation of eligibility criteria for matches.

Procedural Timeline

  • 2025-02-11: Introduced and referred to Election Law (two entries listed in the provided record).
  • 2025-02-11: Referred to Election Law (indicates placement in committee on the same day as introduction).

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s substantive text is not provided in the materials you shared. Readers seeking specifics should review the bill’s full text, any committee reports, amendments, and fiscal impact statements once available.
  • The related A 10650 from a prior session may contain similar or related provisions and could provide context for this bill’s approach to public financing contributions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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