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CA SB280
Political Reform Act of 1974: prohibition on contributions in state and local government office buildings.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 84309 of the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS. (on 06/05/2025)
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