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CA AB1217

CA AB1217
Political Reform Act of 1974: electioneering and issue lobbying communications: disclosures.


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Introduced
02/21/2019
In Committee
08/14/2019
Crossed Over
05/29/2019
Passed
Dead
08/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Article 6 (commencing with Section 84551) to Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.

AI Summary

This bill, the Issue Ad DISCLOSE Act, would require a person who makes payments of $10,000 or more for "electioneering communications" (communications that clearly identify a candidate for state office) or "issue lobbying communications" (communications that clearly refer to and reflect a view on pending state legislative or administrative actions) to disclose the names of the top funders of those payments. The bill would also require the disclosure of any person who makes a payment on behalf of another person for such communications. Additionally, the bill would require the maintenance of records to verify the accuracy of the required disclosures.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. (on 08/19/2019)

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