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CA AB1539
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Addis
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AI Summary
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Requires political party representatives to certify under penalty of perjury that their presidential nominee is eligible under the 22nd Amendment (which prohibits election to president more than twice)
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Requires certification that the vice presidential nominee is also eligible to serve as president under the 22nd Amendment, as required by the 12th Amendment for VP candidates
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Prohibits placing a party's presidential and vice presidential nominees on the California general election ballot if the required certifications are not submitted
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Certifications must accompany the existing requirement to notify the Secretary of State of nominees by the 75th day before the presidential general election
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Expands the crime of perjury to cover false certifications, creating a state-mandated local program with no required state reimbursement
Legislative Description
Presidential elections: qualifications for office.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
2/2/2026