Campaign contributions: investor-owned utilities.
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AB 884 — Campaign contributions: investor-owned utilities.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Summary
The Political Reform Act of 1974 provides for the comprehensive regulation of campaign financing and related matters. This bill would prohibit an investor-owned utility from making a contribution to a candidate for elective state office and would prohibit a candidate for elective state office from accepting a contribution from an investor-owned utility. A violation of the Political Reform Act of 1974 is punishable as a misdemeanor. By creating a new crime under the act, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. 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.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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The latest version of Bill AB 884 has made a minor change by removing certain specific language while adding new text to clarify its intent. These changes help to make the bill clearer and easier to understand for everyone involved. This matters because it ensures that the goals of the bill are communicated more effectively, which can lead to better implementation and compliance.
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Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Essayli · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Essayli
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"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.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 884 do?
- The Political Reform Act of 1974 provides for the comprehensive regulation of campaign financing and related matters. This bill would prohibit an investor-owned utility from making a contribution to a candidate for elective state office and would prohibit a candidate for elective state office from accepting a contribution from an investor-owned utility. A violation of the Political Reform Act of 1974 is punishable as a misdemeanor. By creating a new crime under the act, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. 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 884?
- AB 884 is sponsored by Essayli.
- What is the current status of AB 884?
- This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track AB 884?
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