CA AB2318

Prohibits nonprofit organizations from using public resources from local agencies to make contributions or expenditures not authorized by law, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per day plus three times the value of unlawful use.

Authorizes expenditures of public resources for specific activities including adopting positions on ballot measures, incidental uses, establishing sponsored committees, and providing impartial information about ballot measure effects.

Requires "publicly funded nonprofit organizations" (those receiving more than 20% of annual gross revenue from local agencies) that make contributions or expenditures to establish separate bank accounts and register as recipient committees if thresholds are met.

Transfers oversight and enforcement authority from the Franchise Tax Board to the Fair Political Practices Commission, which may audit publicly funded nonprofits and impose civil fines up to $10,000 for violations.

Makes willful violations of the Political Reform Act misdemeanors and requires publicly funded nonprofits to disclose funding sources and campaign activity information on their websites.