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This bill expands existing restrictions in the Political Reform Act of 1974 by prohibiting the receipt, personal delivery, or attempted delivery of campaign contributions in local government office buildings, as well as in any office space rented by state or local governments. Previously, the law only banned such activities in state capitol buildings and state-owned office spaces. The bill clarifies definitions of "personally deliver" and "receive" to include in-person delivery by an agent or intermediary, and defines a "state or local government office building" as a building where more than 50 percent of the total floor area is used for government employee offices. By expanding these restrictions, the bill technically creates a new crime, which means local agencies would not be reimbursed for any associated costs. The bill was introduced with the explicit purpose of furthering the goals of the Political Reform Act, which requires a two-thirds vote in each legislative house to amend. A violation of these provisions would be considered a misdemeanor, subject to criminal penalties.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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