California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 351 — Campaign contributions: agency officers.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill increases campaign contribution limits for agency officers from $500 to $1500.

AB 351 raises the maximum campaign contribution that agency officers can accept during certain proceedings from $500 to $1500 and requires future adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. This measure aims to amend the Political Reform Act of 1974 to address contribution thresholds.

Summary

The Political Reform Act of 1974 prohibits an officer of an agency from accepting, soliciting, or directing a contribution of more than $500 from any party, participant, or a party or participant's agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the agency and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered in the proceeding, if the officer knows or has reason to know that the participant has a financial interest, as defined. The act also prohibits an officer of an agency from making, participating in making, or in any way attempting to use the officer's official position to influence the decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the agency if the officer has willfully or knowingly received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a party or a party's agent, or from any participant or a participant's agent, if the officer knows or has reason to know that the participant has a financial interest in the decision, as defined. This bill would increase the contribution thresholds described above from $500 to $1500. The bill would require the commission to adjust these contribution thresholds to reflect any increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index beginning January, 2027, and in January of each odd-numbered year thereafter, as specified. The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the act's purposes upon a 23 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements. This bill would declare that it furthers the purposes of the act.

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill AB 351 has been updated to include new wording that clarifies key points of the legislation. These changes help ensure that the bill is easier to understand and implement. By making these adjustments, lawmakers are aiming to prevent misunderstandings and improve how the law will be applied in practice. This matters because clearer language can lead to better compliance and outcomes for those affected by the law.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 2.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 2 Yea · 3 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 1001
Democratic 1301
Total 2302
% of votes cast 29%43%0%29%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Bennett, Steve Democratic Not Voting
Berman, Marc Democratic Nay
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Nay
Solache, Jr., José Luis Democratic Yea
Stefani, Catherine Democratic Nay
Lackey, Tom Republican Yea
Macedo, Alexandra Republican Not Voting

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elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 351 do?
The Political Reform Act of 1974 prohibits an officer of an agency from accepting, soliciting, or directing a contribution of more than $500 from any party, participant, or a party or participant's agent, while a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is pending before the agency and for 12 months following the date a final decision is rendered in the proceeding, if the officer knows or has reason to know that the participant has a financial interest, as defined. The act also prohibits an officer of an agency from making, participating in making, or in any way attempting to use the officer's official position to influence the decision in a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the agency if the officer has willfully or knowingly received a contribution of more than $500 within the preceding 12 months from a party or a party's agent, or from any participant or a participant's agent, if the officer knows or has reason to know that the participant has a financial interest in the decision, as defined. This bill would increase the contribution thresholds described above from $500 to $1500. The bill would require the commission to adjust these contribution thresholds to reflect any increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index beginning January, 2027, and in January of each odd-numbered year thereafter, as specified. The Political Reform Act of 1974, an initiative measure, provides that the Legislature may amend the act to further the act's purposes upon a 23 vote of each house of the Legislature and compliance with specified procedural requirements. This bill would declare that it furthers the purposes of the act.
Who sponsors AB 351?
AB 351 is sponsored by McKinnor, Tina (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 351?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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