CA SB644

Extends existing state campaign contribution limits ($3,000 per election for non-statewide offices, adjusted for inflation) to candidates for judicial, school district, and community college district offices, effective January 1, 2027

Authorizes the Judicial Council to impose stricter contribution limits on judicial candidates, and allows school districts and community college districts to adopt more restrictive limits by resolution

Caps personal loans from candidates to their own campaigns at $100,000 outstanding balance for all covered offices, and prohibits candidates from charging interest on self-loans

Maintains existing exemptions allowing counties and cities with their own contribution limit ordinances to continue operating under local rules rather than state limits

Requires the Fair Political Practices Commission to issue implementation guidance, with violations constituting a misdemeanor under the Political Reform Act