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CA AB359

Bill

Status

Passed

10/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Ramos

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to conduct audits of local campaign finance and government ethics laws when the FPPC has an agreement with a local government agency to administer and enforce those laws

  • Removes the January 1, 2026 sunset date, making permanent the FPPC's authority to enter into agreements with local governments to assume enforcement responsibility for local campaign finance and ethics laws

  • Eliminates the requirement for the FPPC to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2025 regarding the performance of these local enforcement agreements

  • Repeals provisions specific to San Bernardino County regarding FPPC agreements

  • Requires a 2/3 vote of each legislative house to pass, as it amends the voter-approved Political Reform Act of 1974

Legislative Description

Fair Political Practices Commission.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 257, Statutes of 2025.

10/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/1/2025
Elections and Constitutional Amendments6/11/2025
Rules6/3/2025
Appropriations3/26/2025
Elections2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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