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CA AB2151

Bill

Status

Passed

9/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

James Gallagher

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires local government agencies to post paper-filed Political Reform Act documents on their websites within 72 hours of the filing deadline (extended to next non-weekend/holiday if deadline falls on weekend or holiday).

  • Mandates local filing officers redact street addresses and building numbers of persons or entity representatives, and bank account numbers before posting documents.

  • Requires posted documents remain available on websites for four years from the date of the associated election.

  • Allows agencies to satisfy the requirement by providing a link on their website to the statement, report, or document instead of directly posting it.

  • Establishes reimbursement mechanism for local agencies and school districts if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated costs.

Legislative Description

Political Reform Act of 1974: online filing and disclosure system.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 214, Statutes of 2020.

9/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/4/2020
Elections and Constitutional Amendments6/23/2020
Rules6/9/2020
Appropriations5/13/2020
Elections and Redistricting2/20/2020

Full Bill Text

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