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California Fair Political Practice Commission Statutory Provisions

February 2, 2022 6:21 amFebruary 2, 2022 6:25 am

California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) was created by Proposition 9, which was adopted by the voters in June 1974. Under Title 9 (“Political Reform”) of the Government Code is Chapter 3, which is titled “Fair Political Practices Commission,” and...

Ballot Arguments in California Elections

February 1, 2022 3:10 pmFebruary 1, 2022 3:16 pm

California’s Elections Code provides rules for ballot arguments for measures submitted to the voters in state elections that are contained in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 6. Article 6 is titled “Arguments Concerning Measures Submitted to Voters.” Section 9060 provides...

Laws Concerning Solicitation of Campaign Funds in California

February 1, 2022 6:30 amFebruary 1, 2022 6:43 am

There are laws in the California Elections Code concerning the solicitation of campaign funds. These provisions are in Division 20, Chapter 3, Article 1. Section 20200 provides that a “person” includes a firm, association, corporation, campaign committee or organization. Section...

Libel and Slander in California Political Campaigns

January 31, 2022 4:33 pmJanuary 31, 2022 5:13 pm

The California Elections Code has a section of law concerning libel and slander in election campaigns. Contained in Division 20, Chapter 6, Section 20500 incorporates the provisions of Part 2 (commencing with Section 43) of Division 1 of the Civil...

Fair Campaign Practices in California

January 31, 2022 6:41 amJanuary 31, 2022 6:49 am

California’s Elections Code provides rules for fair campaign practices in this state. They are contained in Division 20, Chapter 5, in Section 20400 to 20444. Article 1 deals with General Intent and Section 20400 declares that the legislative purpose of...

Ballot Measures Proposed by the California Legislature

January 30, 2022 3:21 pmJanuary 30, 2022 3:28 pm

The California Legislature may place measures before the electorate at statewide elections. Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 4 deals with Measures Proposed by the Legislature. Section 9040 requires every constitutional amendment, bond measure, or other legislative measure submitted to the...

Income Tax Disclosures for California Candidates

January 30, 2022 9:04 amJanuary 30, 2022 9:11 am

California’s Elections Code includes income tax disclosure requirements in Division 8, Part 5. Section 8900 contains legislative findings and declarations that the State of California has a strong interest in ensuring that its voters make informed, educated choices in the...