Campaign contributions: investor-owned utilities.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Elections
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits investor-owned utilities from donating to candidates for state office and prevents candidates from accepting such donations. It amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 to create a new prohibition. Violations of this law would be considered misdemeanors. The bill also clarifies that local agencies and school districts will not be required to reimburse the state for any costs associated with this new law.
Key provisions
- Investor-owned utilities are prohibited from contributing to state candidates.
- State candidates are prohibited from accepting contributions from investor-owned utilities.
- Violations of the law are punishable as a misdemeanor.
- The bill creates a new crime under the Political Reform Act.
- No state reimbursement is required for costs incurred by local agencies or school districts due to this legislation.
Who is affected
- Investor-owned utilities
- Candidates for state office
- Local agencies
- School districts
- Campaign donors
Notable changes
- Adds a new prohibition regarding contributions from investor-owned utilities.
- Creates a new crime under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
- Specifies that no state reimbursement will be provided for associated costs.
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1 on record
Primary sponsor
Essayli
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