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CA Govt Code § 88002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 8 - Ballot Pamphlet|Section 88002.

88002.  The ballot pamphlet shall contain as to each state measure to be voted upon, the following in the order set forth in this section:(a) (1) Upon the top portion of the first page and not exceeding one-third of the page shall appear:(A) The identification of the measure by number and title.(B) The official summary prepared by the Attorney General.(C) The total number of votes cast for and against the measure in both the State Senate and Assembly if the measure was passed by the Legislature.(2) The space in the title and summary that is used for an explanatory table prepared pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 9087 of the Elections Code and Section 88003 shall not be included when measuring the amount of space the information described in paragraph (1) has taken for purposes of determining compliance with the restriction prohibiting the information described in paragraph (1) from exceeding one-third of the page.(b) Beginning at the top of the right page shall appear the analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst, provided that the analysis fits on a single page. If it does not fit on a single page, then the analysis shall begin on the lower portion of the first left page and shall continue on subsequent pages until it is completed.(c) Immediately below the analysis prepared by the Legislative Analyst shall appear a printed statement that refers voters to the Secretary of State’s Internet Web site for a list of committees primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, and information on how to access the committee’s top 10 contributors.(d) Arguments for and against the measure shall be placed on the next left and right pages, respectively, following the page on which the analysis of the Legislative Analyst ends. The rebuttals shall be placed immediately below the arguments.(e) If no argument against the measure has been submitted, the argument for the measure shall appear on the right page facing the analysis.(f) The complete text of each measure shall appear at the back of the pamphlet. The text of the measure shall contain the provisions of the proposed measure and the existing provisions of law repealed or revised by the measure. The provisions of the proposed measure differing from the existing provisions of law affected shall be distinguished in print, so as to facilitate comparison.(g) The following statement shall be printed at the bottom of each page where arguments appear: “Arguments printed on this page are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency.”(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 920, Sec. 3. (SB 844) Effective January 1, 2015. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 88002.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 8 - Ballot Pamphlet|Section 88002.5.

88002.5.  (a) The ballot pamphlet shall also contain a section, located near the front of the pamphlet, that provides a concise summary of the general meaning and effect of “yes” and “no” votes on each state measure.(b) The summary statements required by this section shall be prepared by the Legislative Analyst. These statements are not intended to provide comprehensive information on each measure. The Legislative Analyst shall be solely responsible for determining the contents of these statements. The statements shall be available for public examination and amendment pursuant to Section 88006.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 312, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Govt Code § 88004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 8 - Ballot Pamphlet|Section 88004.

88004.  Measures shall be printed in the ballot pamphlet, so far as possible, in the same order, manner and form in which they are designated upon the ballot.(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
CA Govt Code § 88005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 8 - Ballot Pamphlet|Section 88005.

88005.  The ballot pamphlet shall be printed according to the following specifications:(a) The pamphlet shall be printed in clear readable type, no less than 10-point, except that the text of any measure may be set forth in 8-point type.(b) It shall be of a size and printed on a quality and weight of paper which in the judgment of the Secretary of State best serves the voters.(c) The pamphlet shall contain a certificate of correctness by the Secretary of State.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 133, Sec. 3. Effective July 17, 2008. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 88005.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 8 - Ballot Pamphlet|Section 88005.5.

88005.5.  The Legislative Counsel shall prepare and proofread the texts of all measures and the provisions which are repealed or revised.(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
CA Govt Code § 88006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 8 - Ballot Pamphlet|Section 88006.

88006.  Not less than 20 days before submitting the copy for the ballot pamphlet to the State Printer, the Secretary of State shall make the copy available for public examination. Any elector may seek a writ of mandate requiring the copy to be amended or deleted from the ballot pamphlet. A peremptory writ of mandate shall issue only upon clear and convincing proof that the copy in question is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter or the Elections Code, and that issuance of the writ will not substantially interfere with the printing and distribution of the ballot pamphlet as required by law. Venue for a proceeding under this section shall be exclusively in Sacramento County. The Secretary of State shall be named as the respondent and the State Printer and the person or official who authored the copy in question shall be named as real parties in interest. If the proceeding is initiated by the Secretary of State, the State Printer shall be named as the respondent.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 221. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 88007 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 8 - Ballot Pamphlet|Section 88007.

88007.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 81012, the Legislature may without restriction amend this chapter to add to the ballot pamphlet information regarding candidates or any other information.(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
CA Govt Code § 89000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 9 - Incumbency|Section 89000.

89000.  Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, the order of names of candidates on the ballot in every election shall be determined without regard to whether the candidate is an incumbent.(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
CA Govt Code § 89001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 9 - Incumbency|Section 89001.

89001.  No newsletter or other mass mailing shall be sent at public expense.(Amended June 7, 1988, by initiative Proposition 73, Sec. 3. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 89003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 9 - Incumbency|Section 89003.

89003.  Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 89002, a mass mailing, as defined in Section 82041.5, that meets the criteria of subdivision (a) of Section 89002 shall not be sent within the 60 days preceding an election by or on behalf of a candidate whose name will appear on the ballot at that election, except as provided in paragraphs (2) to (8), inclusive, and paragraph (10) of subdivision (b) of Section 89002.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 827, Sec. 2. (SB 45) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Govt Code § 89500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 9.5 - Ethics|Section 89500.

89500.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Ethics in Government Act of 1990.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 84, Sec. 13.)
CA Govt Code § 90000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90000.

90000.  Except as provided in Section 90006, the Franchise Tax Board shall make audits and field investigations with respect to the following:(a) Reports and statements filed with the Secretary of State under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 84100), Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 85100), and Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 86100).(b) Local candidates and their controlled committees selected for audit pursuant to subdivision (i) of Section 90001.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 483, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 90002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90002.

90002.  (a) The scope of audits and investigations under Section 90001 is as follows:(1) Audits and investigations of lobbying firms and employers of lobbyists shall be conducted biennially covering reports filed during the previous two-year period. If a lobbying firm or lobbyist employer keeps a separate account for all receipts and payments for which reporting is required by this chapter, the requirement of an audit under subdivision (a) of Section 90001 shall be satisfied by an audit of that account and the supporting documentation required to be maintained by Section 86110.(2) For campaign statements or reports of a candidate, controlled committee, or committee primarily supporting or opposing a candidate, the audit or investigation shall cover all campaign statements and reports filed for the primary and general election, or a special or runoff election, as well as any previous campaign statements or reports filed since the last election for that office. The audit or investigation shall not include statements or reports previously audited under Section 90001 or 90003.(3) For campaign statements or reports of a committee primarily supporting or opposing a measure, the audit or investigation shall cover all campaign statements and reports filed by the committee in connection with the measure.(4) For all other committees, the audit or investigation shall cover all campaign statements and reports filed during the previous two calendar years.(b) The audit or investigation periods may be extended to include any transaction that relates to or is connected with the election being audited or investigated or the two-year period.(c) An audit or investigation conducted under Section 90001 shall not include campaign statements or reports filed in conjunction with an election for any other office.(d) This section shall not be interpreted to act as a limit on the Franchise Tax Board or the Commission in undertaking a discretionary audit under Section 90003.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 312, Sec. 22. (AB 902) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Govt Code § 90003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90003.

90003.  In addition to the audits and investigations required by Section 90001, the Franchise Tax Board and the Commission may make investigations and audits with respect to any reports or statements required by this title.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 9, Sec. 5. (AB 800) Effective April 3, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 9. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 90004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90004.

90004.  (a) The Franchise Tax Board shall periodically prepare reports, which, except as otherwise provided in this section, shall be sent to the Commission, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General. If the reports relate to candidates for or committees supporting or opposing candidates for the office of Attorney General, the reports shall be sent to the Commission, the Secretary of State, and the District Attorneys of the Counties of Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco. If the reports relate to local candidates and their controlled committees, the reports shall be sent to the Commission, the local filing officer with whom the candidate or committee is required to file the originals of campaign reports pursuant to Section 84215, and the district attorney for the candidate’s county of domicile.(b) The Franchise Tax Board shall complete its report of any audit conducted on a random basis pursuant to Section 90001 within two years after the person or entity subject to the audit is selected by the Commission to be audited.(c) The reports of the Franchise Tax Board shall be public documents and shall contain in detail the Franchise Tax Board’s findings with respect to the accuracy and completeness of each report and statement reviewed and its findings with respect to any report or statement that should have been but was not filed. The Secretary of State and the local filing officer shall place the audit reports in the appropriate campaign statement or lobbying files.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 9, Sec. 6. (AB 800) Effective April 3, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 9. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 90005 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90005.

90005.  A member, employee, or agent of the Franchise Tax Board or the Commission shall not divulge or make known in any manner the particulars of any record, documents, or information that the individual receives by virtue of this chapter, except in furtherance of the work of the Franchise Tax Board or the Commission or in connection with a court proceeding or the lawful investigation of any agency.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 233. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 90006 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90006.

90006.  Audits and field investigations of candidates for Controller and member of the Board of Equalization and of committees supporting such candidates shall be made by the Commission instead of the Franchise Tax Board.(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
CA Govt Code § 90007 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90007.

90007.  (a) The commission shall adopt auditing guidelines and standards which shall govern audits and field investigations conducted under Section 90001. The guidelines and standards shall be formulated to accomplish the following purposes:(1) The audits should encourage compliance and detect violations of this title;(2) The audits should be conducted with maximum efficiency in a cost-effective manner; and(3) The audits should be as unobtrusive as possible consistent with the foregoing purposes.(b) In adopting its guidelines and standards the commission shall consider relevant guidelines and standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to the extent such guidelines and standards are applicable and consistent with the purposes set forth in this section.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 779.)
CA Govt Code § 90008 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90008.

90008.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the people of California have timely access to information concerning the campaign contributions and expenditures of all committees, corporations, and individuals, and that this information be provided before the election, when it is relevant, in accordance with the requirements of this title. It is the further intent of the Legislature that the Commission ensure that these disclosures are being made, and that this title be liberally construed and any judicial process be expedited to achieve this purpose.(b) The Commission, and the Franchise Tax Board at the direction of the Commission, may audit any record required to be maintained under this title to ensure compliance with this title prior to an election, even if the record is a report or statement that has not yet been filed.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 9, Sec. 8. (AB 800) Effective April 3, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 90009 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 10 - Auditing|Section 90009.

90009.  (a) To further the purposes of this title, the Commission may seek injunctive relief in a superior court to compel disclosure consistent with this title.(b) A court shall grant expedited review to an action filed pursuant to subdivision (a) as follows:(1) The court shall conduct an expedited hearing with an opportunity for the defendant to respond.(2) Briefs of the parties shall be required pursuant to an expedited schedule.(c) A superior or appellate court may, at its discretion, grant a stay of an order granting relief pursuant to subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 9, Sec. 9. (AB 800) Effective April 3, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Sec. 11 of Ch. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 91000 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 11 - Enforcement|Section 91000.

91000.  (a) Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) In addition to other penalties provided by law, a fine of up to the greater of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or three times the amount the person failed to report properly or unlawfully contributed, expended, gave or received may be imposed upon conviction for each violation.(c) Prosecution for violation of this title must be commenced within four years after the date on which the violation occurred.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 73. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102.)
CA Govt Code § 91000.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 11 - Enforcement|Section 91000.5.

91000.5.  An administrative action brought pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 83100) alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this title shall not be commenced more than five years after the date on which the violation occurred.(a) The service of the probable cause hearing notice, as required by Section 83115.5, upon the person alleged to have violated this title shall constitute the commencement of the administrative action.(b) If the person alleged to have violated this title engages in the fraudulent concealment of the person’s acts or identity, the five-year period shall be tolled for the period of the concealment. For purposes of this subdivision, “fraudulent concealment” means the person knows of material facts related to the person’s duties under this title and knowingly conceals them in performing or omitting to perform those duties, for the purpose of defrauding the public of information to which it is entitled under this title.(c) If, upon being ordered by a superior court to produce any documents sought by a subpoena in any administrative proceeding under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 83100), the person alleged to have violated this title fails to produce documents in response to the order by the date ordered to comply therewith, the five-year period shall be tolled for the period of the delay from the date of filing of the motion to compel until the date the documents are produced.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 234. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Govt Code § 91001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 11 - Enforcement|Section 91001.

91001.  (a) The Attorney General is responsible for enforcing the criminal provisions of this title with respect to state agencies, lobbyists and state elections. The district attorney of any county in which a violation occurs has concurrent powers and responsibilities with the Attorney General.(b) The civil prosecutor is primarily responsible for enforcement of the civil penalties and remedies of this title. The civil prosecutor is the commission with respect to the state or any state agency, except itself. The Attorney General is the civil prosecutor with respect to the commission. The district attorneys are the civil prosecutors with respect to any other agency. The civil prosecutor may bring any civil action under this title which could be brought by a voter or resident of the jurisdiction. Upon written authorization from a district attorney, the commission may bring any civil action under this title which could be brought by a voter or resident of the jurisdiction. Under such circumstances, Section 91007 shall not apply to the commission.(c) Whether or not a violation is inadvertent, negligent or deliberate, and the presence or absence of good faith shall be considered in applying the remedies and sanctions of this title.(Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 357. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
CA Govt Code § 91001.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 11 - Enforcement|Section 91001.5.

91001.5.  In any case in which a district attorney could act as the civil or criminal prosecutor under the provisions of this title, the elected city attorney of any charter city may act as the civil or criminal prosecutor with respect to any violations of this title occurring within the city.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 594.)
CA Govt Code § 91002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM|CHAPTER 11 - Enforcement|Section 91002.

91002.  No person convicted of a misdemeanor under this title shall be a candidate for any elective office or act as a lobbyist for a period of four years following the date of the conviction unless the court at the time of sentencing specifically determines that this provision shall not be applicable. A plea of nolo contendere shall be deemed a conviction for purposes of this section. Any person violating this section is guilty of a felony.(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)