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CA SB251

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

Josh Newman

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

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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