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CA SB251
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the maximum fine for candidates or incumbents who knowingly make false statements of material fact in candidate statements from $1,000 to $5,000
- Applies to candidates for nonpartisan elective office and officers whose recall is being sought
- Changes the violation from a punishable offense to an unlawful act with conviction resulting in a fine
- Requires a simple majority vote for passage instead of a two-thirds vote
- Removes previous provisions related to conflicts of interest for elected officers employed by other elected officers with the same constituency
Legislative Description
Candidates’ statements: false statements.
Last Action
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry.
8/30/2024
Committee Referrals
Elections5/13/2024
Elections and Constitutional Amendments1/9/2024
Public Safety1/3/2024
Rules1/3/2024
Elections and Constitutional Amendments2/9/2023
Rules1/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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