Campaign statements and registrations: filing online or electronically.
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Two Thirds
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No
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No
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- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill changes how campaign statements and registrations are filed in California. It eliminates the option to file reports by fax and allows for filing by email instead. The bill also updates terminology used in the Political Reform Act, clarifies certain reporting requirements, and removes a $100,000 cap on candidate personal loans. It incorporates changes from other bills related to electronic filing and reimbursement of local agencies.
Key provisions
- Eliminates fax filing for campaign statements and reports.
- Authorizes email filing for certain reports.
- Replaces ‘campaign statement’ and ‘statement of organization’ with ‘campaign report’ and ‘registration’ throughout the act.
- Clarifies that the verification statement requirement applies to both semiannual and preelection statements disclosing independent expenditures.
- Repeals the provision requiring a short-form report for candidates with small contributions and expenditures.
- Removes the $100,000 cap on a candidate’s personal loan to their campaign.
- Requires the Fair Political Practices Commission to publish the act’s provisions annually.
- Deletes the provision for voluntary filing of reports online or electronically.
Who is affected
- Candidates for elective office
- Political committees
- The Fair Political Practices Commission
- The Secretary of State
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