Andy Goodell
ALBANY – Chautauqua County’s representative in the State Assembly is once again introducing legislation that would prevent contractors and others doing business with the state from contributing to political campaigns.
The legislation from Andy Goodell seeks to ban behavior known as “pay to play.”
Goodell’s legislation would prohibit campaign contributions from companies seeking contracts with the state, public unions seeking pay and benefit increases, special interest groups and others who would benefit financially from requested legislation or other action by public officials. The legislation would also apply to political candidates.
The same legislation was originally introduced by Goodell in 2015, but was blocked in committee by the Democratic majority in the assembly.
Goodell is hopeful that recent convictions of top Cuomo officials will provide the needed attention to get this legislation passed if the state Legislature returns later this year for a special session.
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