CA SB328

Applies Political Reform Act contribution limits to candidates for school district, community college district, and other special district elections, effective January 1, 2025, with limits matching state/local office limits ($3,000 per election adjusted annually).

Allows local government agencies to impose different contribution limits on local candidates through ordinance, resolution, or initiative measure, with authority to enforce violations through administrative, civil, or criminal penalties.

Retains existing local contribution limit authority until January 1, 2025, then repeals it and makes new state-mandated limits operative for all local elections including school and special districts.

Clarifies that contribution limits apply to candidate-to-candidate contributions, candidate loans, post-election contributions, and contributions for general elections, with specified exemptions for recall elections and elected state officer office expenses.

Declares no state reimbursement required under Proposition 98 because costs result from creating new crimes or changing criminal penalties as defined in Government Code Section 17556.