Bill > AB1789

This bill, an amendment to the Political Reform Act of 1974, introduces mandatory training for candidates and campaign treasurers, and adjusts reporting thresholds for campaign finance disclosures. Starting January 1, 2029, individuals intending to run for most elective offices (excluding statewide ones) must complete a training course on campaign finance rules; failure to do so will prevent their name from appearing on the ballot. Similarly, treasurers of candidate-controlled committees (also excluding those for statewide candidates) must undergo this training, or their committees will be barred from accepting contributions until completion. These training requirements do not apply to individuals who have completed similar training from a local government ethics agency or to those involved in statewide campaigns. Additionally, the bill raises the reporting threshold for contributions and expenditures from $100 to $200, meaning that campaign reports will only need to detail individual contributions or expenditures above this new amount, simplifying reporting for smaller transactions. The bill also makes a minor, non-substantive change to existing provisions regarding the electronic filing of committee statements of organization.

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