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CA AB2803

Bill

Status

Passed

9/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

Avelino Valencia

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits campaign funds from being used to reimburse attorney's fees and other legal costs in criminal litigation that results in a conviction for a felony described in Elections Code Section 20 or a felony involving fraud.

  • Prohibits campaign funds from paying or reimbursing fines, penalties, judgments, or settlements relating to convictions for the specified felonies.

  • Requires candidates or elected officers convicted of these felonies to reimburse their campaign for all funds previously used for legal costs and expenses related to those criminal claims.

  • Incorporates provisions from SB 1170 regarding mental health care expenses for candidates experiencing campaign-related harassment, prejudice, or threats.

  • Applies 2/3 legislative vote requirement as specified under the Political Reform Act of 1974; became effective September 25, 2024.

Legislative Description

Campaign expenditures: criminal convictions: fees and costs.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 576, Statutes of 2024.

9/25/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/2/2024
Elections and Constitutional Amendments5/29/2024
Rules5/16/2024
Appropriations4/24/2024
Elections3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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