Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew YorkReferred
A 11706: Prohibits certain election officials from overseeing an election if they are a part of a political action committee or independent expenditure committee for a candidate
Rules Committee
A 11706 status: Referred — REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW (updated Sep 2, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
83OUT OF 100
Score:83/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
Election commissioners and board members are prohibited from holding treasurer positions or exercising operational control or managerial influence over PACs or independent expenditure committees supporting candidates in elections they oversee.
Who is affected
Election commissioners and board members of the New York Board of Elections.
Requirements and enforcement
Affected officials must divest from prohibited managerial or treasurer roles in political committees during the elections they supervise.
Costs and funding
Minor costs related to potential administrative monitoring and oversight of election officials' disclosures.
When it takes effect
The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
Potential benefits
Increases public confidence in the neutrality of election administration and prevents potential conflicts of interest for officials.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill lacks explicit enforcement mechanisms for violations, and terms like 'managerial influence' could be subject to varied interpretation.
What is still unknown
The effectiveness of this provision depends on how rigorously existing election law monitoring will track individual associations with political committees.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Strengthens voter trust in impartiality
- Reduces direct conflicts of interest
- Sets clearer ethical standards for officials
Risks
- Limits personal political participation rights
- May discourage potential candidates for election boards
- Restricts off-duty activities for public officials
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Prevents dual-loyalty in election oversight
- Increases accountability for election boards
- Codifies anti-corruption standards in law
Risks
- Potential ambiguity in defining 'managerial influence'
- Requires oversight of political committee filings
- Enforcement may be delayed until after violations occur
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Ambiguous standards for 'managerial influence' could lead to inconsistent application or litigation.
Analysis scope
Does not specify penalties for non-compliance within the text.
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Where it stands
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- EnactedUpcoming
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