Bill > AB1539

This bill requires that before a political party's presidential and vice-presidential nominees can appear on the ballot, a representative of that party must certify to the Secretary of State, under penalty of perjury, that both nominees are eligible to be elected President according to the Twenty-Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which limits presidents to two terms. Similarly, for independent presidential candidates, a representative must provide the same certification. If these certifications are not provided, the nominees' names will not be printed on the ballot for the general election. This change aims to ensure compliance with presidential term limits and is considered a state-mandated local program because it expands the crime of perjury.