Elective office: sex offenders.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
Elections and Constitutional Amendments
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California election law to prohibit individuals who have been convicted of felonies involving bribery, embezzlement, extortion, theft, perjury, or conspiracy related to those crimes, as well as those required to register as sex offenders, from running for or holding state or local elective office. The bill aims to expand access to park development in rural communities. It builds upon existing restrictions on candidates for public office.
Key provisions
- Prohibits candidates for state or local elective office from having a felony conviction involving bribery, embezzlement, extortion, theft, or perjury.
- Prohibits candidates for state or local elective office from being required to register as a sex offender.
- Expands the definition of felony convictions to include those from other jurisdictions.
- Addresses eligibility for holding elected office.
- Includes a statement of intent to support park development in rural communities.
Who is affected
- Candidates for elective office
- Electors
- State and local governments
- Sex Offenders
- Individuals with felony convictions
Notable changes
- Adds a new provision prohibiting candidates from being required to register as a sex offender.
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