Albany, NY – NY Senate Democrats: Ban Outside Income For Lawmakers

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    Albany, NY – Democrats in the New York state Senate want to put a tight limit on lawmakers’ incomes to reduce corruption in Albany.

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    Under the proposal announced Monday, lawmakers could make $12,000 in outside income. The limit is similar to one imposed on Congress, and would increase whenever the legislative base salary of $79,500 goes up.

    Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins says outside income restrictions would ensure lawmakers serve constituents and not private employers.

    Senate Democrats are also proposing stricter income disclosure rules, tighter campaign finance limits and a ban on using campaign funds for personal expenses and legal defense.

    Ethics reform has become a priority following the arrest of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on corruption charges. The Manhattan Democrat resigned as speaker and says he expects to be exonerated.


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    Boochie
    Boochie
    9 years ago

    $79k is not a living wage, if you impose term limits you want have so much corruption

    itzik18
    itzik18
    9 years ago

    George Washington originally didn’t want politicians to get paid at all