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CA AB2421
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Avelino Valencia
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Applies to committees receiving $2,000 or more in contributions per year
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Secretary of State must notify the appropriate filing officer within 30 days of terminating a committee
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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