Bill > AB1511

This bill updates various provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, focusing primarily on campaign contributions, election procedures, and the state voter information guide. The bill modifies rules about campaign contributions, allowing candidates who do not appear on the primary election ballot or qualify for write-in votes to transfer general election funds to another campaign committee without refunding contributors. It also updates references throughout existing law from "ballot pamphlet" or "sample ballot" to "state voter information guide" or "county voter information guide". The bill clarifies procedures for candidate statements in voter information guides, specifying that only candidates who voluntarily accept expenditure limits can purchase space for candidate statements. Additionally, the bill makes technical corrections to cross-references and ensures that the state voter information guide contains comprehensive, clear information about ballot measures, including summaries, fiscal analyses, and arguments for and against each measure. The legislation aims to improve transparency in political campaigns and make voter information more accessible and understandable, consistent with the original purposes of the Political Reform Act.

Government Affairs

Elections (Assembly)

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