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1999 The state's lobbying law is strengthened for the first time in 20 years. 1997 NYPIRG supports passage of a law that mandates the computerization of state campaign contributions. 1996 NYPIRG makes it easier for candidates to get on the ballot, helping to create major changes in New York State's notoriously restrictive ballot access laws. 1994 NYPIRG successfully advocates for stronger measures to the state's implementation of the federal "Motor Voter Law". 1993 Voter registration forms are simplified to make registering easier. 1987 NYPIRG presses for a major revision of ethics laws, including stricter financial disclosure of lawmakers' and top policymakers' personal financial assets. 1986 NYPIRG helps win a state law restricting contributions from those winning government approvals in New York City; the law leads to the 1998 passage by the New York City Council of the most comprehensive campaign finance laws in the nation. 1975 NYPIRG sues to halt pay bonuses to state legislators. 1974 The Freedom of Information Law, which opens official records for public access, is one of three NYPIRG government reforms passed this year.
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