CA AB1511

Updates terminology in the Political Reform Act of 1974 to replace references to "ballot pamphlet" and "sample ballot" with "state voter information guide" and "county voter information guide" to match current usage

Clarifies that candidates who never appeared on a primary election ballot and did not qualify for write-in votes are not considered "defeated" and are not required to refund general election contributions raised before the primary

Allows candidates whose names were not listed on primary ballots to transfer pre-raised general election funds to committees for the same or different office, subject to existing attribution rules

Corrects a cross-reference to the federal Election Campaign Act citation (updating to 52 U.S.C.A. Section 30101)

Requires a two-thirds vote in each legislative house to pass, as it amends the voter-enacted Political Reform Act of 1974