Political Reform Act of 1974.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Political Reform Act of 1974 to make several changes related to campaign finance reporting and the Fair Political Practices Commission. Specifically, it increases the minimum text size for statements required on invitations to public officials, expands the list of state offices requiring online candidate statement filings, and authorizes the commission to include nonclerical positions in civil service classifications alongside other government positions.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum text size for statements on invitations to public officials from 8 points to 10 points.
- Expands the list of state offices requiring candidate statements to be filed online with the Secretary of State.
- Authorizes the Fair Political Practices Commission to include nonclerical positions in civil service classifications.
- Clarifies reporting requirements for contributions to candidates and committees.
- Makes other nonsubstantive changes to the Political Reform Act.
Who is affected
- Candidates for state office
- Elected state officers
- Lobbyists and lobbying firms
- The Fair Political Practices Commission
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- Increases the font size requirement for notices on invitations to public officials.
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1 on record
Primary sponsor
Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
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