Fair Political Practices Commission Archives

CA Fair Political Practices Commission Approves Cryptocurrency Campaigns Donations

July 22, 2022 4:20 pm

The California Fair Political Practices Commission voted Thursday to allow state campaigns to accept cryptocurrency donations, reversing a four-year ban on the donations. Since 2018, California has been one of nine states to not allow cryptocurrency donations to campaigns. The...

What Is in California’s Code of Regulations Title 2?

May 21, 2022 7:26 amMay 21, 2022 7:34 am

The California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 2 is one of 27 Titles that contain state regulations. Title 2, called “Administration,” contains 12 Divisions. There are also numerous chapters and articles containing regulatory sections, or individual regulations. The following is...

‘Pay to Play’ Governor Behest Payment Contracting Bill Killed by Senate Democrats

April 29, 2022 4:45 pm

A bill that would have prohibited state agencies from awarding contracts to companies that made behest payments on the Governor’s behalf failed to pass the Senate Governmental Organization Committee on Friday following the majority of Senators not voting on it....

Required Financial Disclosure of California Public Officials

January 18, 2022 3:03 pmJanuary 18, 2022 12:06 pm

As part of California’s conflict of interest laws, certain disclosure must be made. They are contained in Government Code Title 9, Chapter 7, Article 2, which contains Sections 87200 to 97210. Section 87200 provides that Article 2 is applicable to...

Auditing Under California’s Political Reform Act

January 16, 2022 8:40 amJanuary 16, 2022 8:44 am

California’s Political Reform Act contains auditing requirements in Chapter 10 of Title 9, which includes Sections 90000 – 90009. Section 90000 requires the Franchise Tax Board to make audits and field investigations with respect to the following: Reports and statements...

When Does the 1-Year ‘Revolving Door’ Ban Begin and End for Those Leaving Government Service?

January 6, 2022 4:18 pmJanuary 6, 2022 4:31 pm

There are rules for those leaving government service, which we refer to as the “revolving door” between the public and private sectors. Article IV, Section 5(e) of the California Constitution provides that “the Legislature shall enact laws that prohibit a...

State Investigation Launched Against Gubernatorial Candidate Larry Elder Over Financial Disclosures

August 23, 2021 10:57 amAugust 23, 2021 10:57 am

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) announced during the weekend, they are launching an investigation into a financial income disclosure made by talk show host and gubernatorial recall candidate Larry Elder. California Democratic Party (CADEM) Chairman Rusty Hicks initially filed...