Campaign funds: security expenses: security personnel.
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Two Thirds
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No
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Overview
This bill modifies California’s Political Reform Act to allow candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for security expenses, including personal security personnel. It defines ‘security expenses’ to include costs for electronic security systems, personal protection, and related items. The bill establishes a monetary cap on these expenses until 2029, after which a limit of $10,000 per year will apply. Importantly, security personnel must hold the appropriate state license, and funds can only be used if the need for security stems from the candidate’s or elected official’s position or the staff’s role.
Key provisions
- Campaign funds can be used for personal security personnel who hold the required state license.
- ‘Security expenses’ include electronic security systems, personal protection, and related items.
- A monetary cap of $10,000 per year applies to campaign funds used for security expenses starting January 1, 2029.
- Security expenses are limited to situations where a threat arises from the candidate’s or elected official’s activities or the staff’s position.
- Expenditures for security systems or items must be returned or reimbursed within one year of the candidate’s departure or property sale, unless a continuing threat exists and is verified by law enforcement.
- Candidates and elected officials must report security expenditures on their campaign statements and provide supporting documentation.
- Payments to family members or staff are prohibited.
- The bill declares it furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act.
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