Elections: declaration of candidacy.
AB 2217 modifies the declaration of candidacy process in California by requiring candidates to affirm that they meet qualifications for their office. The bill also adds a similar provision that will only take effect if another bill, SB 1547, is enacted.
Do you support it?
Want to know if it passes?
We'll email you when AB 2217 moves — a committee vote, a floor vote, or a signature. Nothing else.
Free forever · unsubscribe in one click.
Your answer was recorded either way.
Which district are you in?
Your ZIP is all we need to match you to your own representatives — so we can tell you how they voted on AB 2217.
You're tracking AB 2217
We'll email you the moment it moves.
AB 2217 — Elections: declaration of candidacy.
No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.
-
1Introduced
-
2In Committee
-
3Passed Assembly
-
4Passed Senate
-
5To Executive
-
6Enacted
This bill died with 1993-1994 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill updates the declaration of candidacy requirements for election candidates in California.
AB 2217 modifies the declaration of candidacy process in California by requiring candidates to affirm that they meet qualifications for their office. The bill also adds a similar provision that will only take effect if another bill, SB 1547, is enacted.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill AB 2217 has added some text that wasn't previously included. This change is significant because it introduces new provisions or clarifications that could impact how the bill is implemented. Understanding these changes is important for seeing how the bill may affect people or organizations involved in its subject matter.
Bill Number Bill Keyword Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites Bill Information >> Bill Search >> Text Bill TextBillText Information PDF2 Add To My Favorites | Version:
View plain text versions (2)
- Chaptered 09/12/94 - Chaptered Current pdf September 12, 1994
- AB2217 View text html
Sponsors
- Martinez · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Martinez
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
Similar bills in other states
Bills in other jurisdictions that match this one by MEANING — title, summary and subject, compared across every state we track. A strong signal the same policy is moving elsewhere.
- H0436 Declaration of candidacy Idaho 87% Compare text
- H0435 Declaration of candidacy Idaho 87% Compare text
Pick a bill from “Similar bills” above and click Compare text to see how its language differs from AB 2217.
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors AB 2217?
- AB 2217 is sponsored by Martinez.
- What is the current status of AB 2217?
- This bill died with 1993-1994 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 2217?
- Track AB 2217 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
Make your voice heard on AB 2217
Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.
Stay ahead of AB 2217
Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously
One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.
Track this bill →