Sentences with phrase «income by lawmakers»

It provides for disclosure of outside income by lawmakers, creates a true independent monitor to investigate corruption, and spells out tough, new rules that lobbyists must follow,» said Cuomo, who campaigned on a platform last fall that called for sweeping ethics reform.

It provides for disclosure of outside income by lawmakers, creates a true independent monitor to investigate corruption, and spells out tough, new rules that lobbyists must follow.»

The budget that passed did contain new ethics measures, which at least to some extent, requires more disclosures of outside income by lawmakers.

Not exact matches

The disclosures come on the heels of last week's proposals by Republican lawmakers to provide several new tax benefits for multinational companies, including cutting the federal corporate income tax rate to 20 percent from 35 percent.

One of the biggest changes came on Friday, when lawmakers agreed to a demand by Mr. Rubio to expand the child tax credit by allowing families who owe no federal income taxes to still claim up to $ 1,400 of the $ 2,000 child tax credit, up from $ 1,100 in the original version.

At the same time, the Legislature may try to claw back oversight of the regional councils through the disclosure of outside income of its members and give lawmakers a greater say in how the money spent — provisions that are staunchly opposed by the Cuomo administration.

«While my policy as leader is not to sign the many pledges that are presented to me, I want you to know my position on the three issues that you have raised with the members of the State Legislature: I support the concepts of applying generally accepted accounting principles to our state budget, requiring disclosure of lawmakers» non-government income and appointing an independent commission to redraw legislative district lines,» Sampson said in a statement released by NY Uprising.

Today's Q poll also finds New Yorkers oppose (51 - 40) the idea of public campaign financing, which Cuomo supports, and back — albeit narrowly, 48 - 42 — the full disclosure of outside income by state lawmakers.

But the income surcharge needs to be signed off on by Albany, and Republican Senate lawmakers have indicated little willingness to take up the tax hike, especially in an election year.

Cuomo was applauded by reformers for pushing through an ethics overhaul bill that includes new requirements for lawmakers to disclose their outside sources of income — a major and long - sought goal.

A proposal to cap outside income of state lawmakers, first proposed in January by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has stalled in the Legislature.

The system, adopted in the 1970s as a supposed «reform,» has led to myriad cases of lawmakers, who haven't had a pay raise since 1999, intentionally seeking to supplement their incomes by spending time in Albany even when they have no meaningful official work — and they've sometimes done it illegally.

Klein himself has proposed the creation of a full - time Legislature by banning outside income of state lawmakers.

Tedisco also became the first Capital Region lawmaker to sign the «Clean Conscience Pledge» (photo attached) sponsored by Common Cause NY to support real ethics reform that includes closing the LLC Loophole for campaign finance reform, full disclosure in how legislative leaders spend tax dollars, and limiting outside income for legislators to reduce conflicts of interest.

A study by a reform group finds that if New York were to ban outside income for lawmakers, it would actually effect only a small number of legislators.

But the most recent financial filings show most lawmakers already get by without substantial outside income.

The Assembly voted to close the LLC loophole in campaign finance laws, cap contributions by limited liability corporations at $ 5,000 and require them to identify the individuals who make the donations in the LLC's name, and limit lawmakers» outside income to 40 percent of the annual salary of state Supreme Court justices.

Two - thirds of NYC state lawmakers asked by the DN to reveal their outside incomes refused to do so after voting in favor of a measure that would force them to do just that.

One day after Democrats in the Senate proposed sharply curtailing outside income earned by state lawmakers, the leader of another Senate faction says he's quitting his private law practice.

While he's supportive of stricter outside income requirements, he does not support raising legislative pay from the current $ 79,500, bemoaned by some city lawmakers as too little.

No matter: State lawmakers want to punish the generosity of wealthy New Yorkers by halving the charitable deduction they can claim against income taxes.

The governor said he's intrigued by proposals to switch to a full time legislature with no outside income allowed, but concedes there's no appetite for it among lawmakers.

The deal, which lawmakers hoped would be be approved by the full Senate and Assembly over the weekend, also includes a $ 350 tax rebate for families with at least one child and an annual income between $ 40,000 and $ 300,000.

On ethics, Cuomo proposed requiring state lawmakers to seek an advisory opinion on any outside income and closing an election - law loophole that allows companies to skirt contribution maximums by forming an unlimited number of subsidiaries to channel donations.

When all sorts of household income are included, white lawmakers and their spouses brought in an average of $ 274,007 in 2015, double the $ 139,270 earned by their African - American colleagues and the $ 133,998 brought in by their Latino counterparts.

The state Legislature should do what Congress did after Watergate, dramatically restrict outside income for lawmakers, and enact strong disclosure and conflict - of - interest rules for income earned by lawmakers and senior staff.

NYPIRG recommends New York enact the model used by Congress, which limits outside income to 15 % of a lawmaker's salary.

New York State should dramatically restrict outside income for lawmakers and enact strong disclosure and conflict - of - interest rules for allowed income and for income earned by lawmakers» family members.

There was some initial concern — mostly from Democratic lawmakers — that Senate Republicans would leave town after approving an eight - year extension of rent control on Monday that includes income and residency verification requirements opposed by the Assembly.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers have not budged on pushing for changes to rent control that are opposed by Democrats in the Assembly such as verification of income and residency.

In the continuing effort criticizing Republican Sen. Bill Larkin, Democrats in Orange County are pointing to a mailer released by the lawmaker's office that polls the public on a range of issues, including banning outside income in the Legislature.

The Assembly backed a provision that would limit lawmakers» ability to earn outside income, but it differs from the measure backed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

He also said a proposal by the Democrat - controlled Assembly to limit lawmakers» outside income did not go far enough.

Although passed by the Legislature in the 2011 ethics bill, several lawmakers have been concerned about this unprecedented disclosure of their personal income.

Catholic bishops met at the governor's mansion with some state lawmakers Monday for a meeting arranged by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the earned income tax credit.

«This is due to the planned recruitment of 700 additional staff in 2017 and salary review by 30 per cent approved by the Salary, Wages and Income Commission,» the report of the Senate Committee on Finance on the FIRS budget, which was approved by the lawmakers, read.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R - Suffolk) promised to «engage in whatever discussions are necessary» on ethics but opposed two key measures favored by Democrats and good government groups — public financing of election campaigns and bans on lawmakers» outside income.

A complete ban on outside income for lawmakers, accompanied by a salary hike to at least $ 112,500 compared to the current $ 79,500 base pay.

Gibson criticized Cuomo, a Democrat, for «being a bully, leading by fear and intimidation» and for keeping a reported $ 700,000 book advance while calling for state lawmakers to limit outside income.

He called for a new Office of Ethics and Compliance led by a non-legislator, new limits on how much outside income lawmakers can earn and greater reporting of outside income and legislative stipends.

Cuomo said he does not know if his anti-corruption Moreland Commission has uncovered any possible illegal activities by state lawmakers, but feels legislators are making a mistake if they challenge the commission's decision to subpoena information about outside income.

The Legislature over the years has been rocked by scandals involving lawmakers who also received income from outside employment.

Cuomo vetoed a bill sponsored by two Buffalo lawmakers that would help give more timely notice to lower - income, working parents that child care subsidies they receive are being eliminated or reduced.

The joint rules resolution would require lawmakers who want to receive outside income seek an advisory opinion from the Legislative Ethics Commission, which is appointed by the Legislature.

Panepinto, who won with less than 50 percent of the vote in 2014, said during his announcement that his decision was both personal and professional, citing the cancer battle being fought by his law firm partner, a looming crackdown on lawmakers» outside income and some sort of sexual harassment probe involving his former chief of staff.

Highlighting the stories of area residents who have been directly impacted by past budget cuts, the NYInequality coalition is seeking to persuade local lawmakers to fight back against giving the wealthiest another tax windfall, especially since New York ranks first in the nation for income inequality.

If Silver is lead away in cuffs today, it will definitely strengthen the position of Cuomo is many ways — not the least of which is his push for a cap on outside income by state lawmakers and more transparency in the reporting of what they earn while moonlighting.

Banning lawmakers from «serving two masters» — taxpayers and their private interests — by receiving outside income

On Monday, Heastie outlined his reform proposal, calling for a new Office of Ethics and Compliance led by a non-legislator, new limits on how much outside income lawmakers can earn, and greater reporting of outside income and legislative stipends.

In a direct confrontation with a Legislature controlled by his own party, Mr. Cuomo, a Democrat, said he would pressure lawmakers this fall to state publicly whether they would embrace essential ethics changes, including disclosing their outside income, ceding control of redistricting to an independent panel and submitting to an outside ethics monitor.»