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CA AB2421

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Avelino Valencia

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State must send termination notices to political committees that either failed to file campaign reports for 12+ months (with cash balances of $3,000 or less, or $5,000 or less if owing $2,000+ to the controlling candidate) or filed their statement of organization in error

  • Committees have 180 days after notice to file a written objection; without an objection from the committee or the Fair Political Practices Commission, the Secretary of State must terminate the committee

  • Applies to committees receiving $2,000 or more in contributions per year

  • Secretary of State must notify the appropriate filing officer within 30 days of terminating a committee

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

Legislative Description

Political Reform Act of 1974: committee termination.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ELECTIONS. Read second time and amended.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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