SB 1107 Summary

• Permits public officers and candidates to accept public money for election campaigns if a state or local government establishes a dedicated fund available to all qualified candidates for the same office without regard to incumbency or party preference.

• Prohibits officeholders convicted of enumerated felonies (bribery, embezzlement, extortion, theft of public money, perjury, conspiracy) from using campaign funds except for paying outstanding debts, elected officer expenses, or repaying contributions.

• Requires officeholders convicted of these felonies to forfeit any remaining campaign funds six months after conviction becomes final, with funds deposited into the General Fund.

• Exempts funds held by ballot measure committees or legal defense funds from the forfeiture requirements.

• Declares the bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974 and does not require local reimbursement under the California Constitution.