CA SB1103

Filing a subsequent statement of intention to be a candidate for a different elective state office to be voted upon at the same election automatically revokes the prior statement, and the individual cannot thereafter solicit or receive contributions for the previously filed office.

The revocation becomes effective 31 days after filing the subsequent statement of intention, and any remaining funds in the associated campaign account are treated as surplus funds.

Individuals cannot file, and the Secretary of State cannot accept, statements of intention to be a candidate for state Assembly at elections other than the next two regularly scheduled elections at which the office appears on the ballot.

Individuals cannot file, and the Secretary of State cannot accept, statements of intention to be a candidate for other elective state offices at elections other than the next regularly scheduled election at which the office appears on the ballot.

Violations are punishable as misdemeanors; the bill declares it furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974 and requires no local reimbursement.