CA AB2467

Prohibits state and local government agencies from expending public money for public communications that clearly identify a candidate or ballot measure, including mass mailings, billboards, flyers, and mass media advertisements.

Establishes exceptions allowing public funds for communications including mass mailings under Section 89002, agency reports on measures, written arguments in voter information guides, impartial analyses, and communications specifically authorized by state or federal law.

Allows agencies to use existing communication channels (newsletters, government access television, social media) for candidate images or names that do not reference campaign or qualifications, and for impartial descriptions of budget impacts from ballot measures.

Declares no state reimbursement is required because any local agency costs result from creating a new crime or changing criminal penalties under the meaning of Government Code Section 17556.

Requires a 2/3 vote in each house of the Legislature and declares the bill furthers the purposes of the Political Reform Act of 1974.