California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1245 — Political Reform Act of 1974: contribution prohibitions.

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

The Political Reform Act of 1974 imposes various limitations on contributions that may be made to, or accepted by, candidates for elective office, statewide elective office, and Governor. The act generally prohibits a person from making to any committee, and a committee from accepting, any contribution totaling more than $5,000 per calendar year for the purpose of making contributions to candidates for elective state office. A violation of the act's provisions is punishable as a misdemeanor and subject to specified penalties. This bill would prohibit a business entity from making, and a candidate for elective state office from receiving, a contribution to a candidate for elective state office. By expanding the scope of existing crimes with regard to contribution limitations, 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

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. Held without recommendation.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Held without recommendation.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on E. & R. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96(a).

  6. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Low · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Low

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1245 do?
The Political Reform Act of 1974 imposes various limitations on contributions that may be made to, or accepted by, candidates for elective office, statewide elective office, and Governor. The act generally prohibits a person from making to any committee, and a committee from accepting, any contribution totaling more than $5,000 per calendar year for the purpose of making contributions to candidates for elective state office. A violation of the act's provisions is punishable as a misdemeanor and subject to specified penalties. This bill would prohibit a business entity from making, and a candidate for elective state office from receiving, a contribution to a candidate for elective state office. By expanding the scope of existing crimes with regard to contribution limitations, 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 1245?
AB 1245 is sponsored by Low.
What is the current status of AB 1245?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 1245?
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