Committee on Governmental Operations

Thursday, January 19, 2023 · 10:30 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Governmental Operations held a hearing on a proposed law that would require organizations making independent political spending on NYC ballot measures to disclose who is funding them. The committee amended and then approved the measure, moving it forward in the legislative process.

Key Decisions

  • Disclosure requirement for independent political spending on ballot measures Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0855-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring disclosure of the identity of contributors to entities making independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to any municipal ballot proposal or referendum
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Roll Call
  3. Int 0855-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring disclosure of the identity of contributors to entities making independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to any municipal ballot proposal or referendum
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  4. Int 0855-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring disclosure of the identity of contributors to entities making independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to any municipal ballot proposal or referendum
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  5. Int 0855-2022 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring disclosure of the identity of contributors to entities making independent expenditures in support of or in opposition to any municipal ballot proposal or referendum
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

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