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2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82045.

82045. “Payment to influence legislative or administrative action” means any of the following types of payment:
(a) Direct or indirect payment to a lobbyist whether for salary, fee, compensation for expenses, or any other purpose, by a person employing or contracting for the services of the lobbyist separately or jointly with other persons;
(b) Payment in support or assistance of a lobbyist or the lobbyist’s activities, including, but not limited to, the direct payment of expenses incurred at the request or suggestion of the lobbyist;
(c) Payment which directly or indirectly benefits any elective state official, legislative official, or agency official or a member of the immediate family of any such official;
(d) Payment, including compensation, payment, or reimbursement for the services, time, or expenses of an employee, for or in connection with direct communication with any elective state official, legislative official, or agency official;
(e) Payment for or in connection with soliciting or urging other persons to enter into direct communication with any elective state official, legislative official, or agency official.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 144. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82046.

82046. (a) “Period covered” by a statement or report required to be filed by this title, other than a campaign statement, means, unless a different period is specified, the period beginning with the day after the closing date of the most recent statement or report which was required to be filed, and ending with the closing date of the statement or report in question. If the person filing the statement or report has not previously filed a statement or report of the same type, the period covered begins on the day on which the first reportable transaction occurred. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to exempt any person from disclosing transactions which occurred prior to the effective date of this title according to the laws then in effect.
(b) “Period covered” by a campaign statement required to be filed by this title means, unless a different period is specified, the period beginning the day after the closing date of the most recent campaign statement which was required to be filed and ending with the closing date of the statement in question. If a person has not previously filed a campaign statement, the period covered begins on January 1.
(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 289. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82047.

82047. “Person” means an individual, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate, business trust, company, corporation, limited liability company, association, committee, and any other organization or group of persons acting in concert.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 144. Effective January 1, 1995. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82047.5.

82047.5. “Primarily formed committee” means a committee pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 82013 which is formed or exists primarily to support or oppose any of the following:
(a) A single candidate.
(b) A single measure.
(c) A group of specific candidates being voted upon in the same city, county, or multicounty election.
(d) Two or more measures being voted upon in the same city, county, multicounty, or state election.
(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 295, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82047.6.

82047.6. (a) “Principal officer” means the individual primarily responsible for approving the political activities of a committee, including, but not limited to, the following activities:
(1) Authorizing the content of communications made by the committee.
(2) Authorizing expenditures, including contributions, on behalf of the committee.
(3) Determining the committee’s campaign strategy.
(b) If two or more individuals share the primary responsibility for approving the political activities of a committee, each individual is a principal officer.
(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 496, Sec. 4. (AB 481) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82047.7.

82047.7. “Proponent of a state ballot measure” means “proponent” as defined in Section 9001 of the Elections Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 317, Sec. 1. (AB 1590) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82048.

82048. (a) “Public official” means every member, officer, employee, or consultant of a state or local government agency.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), “public official” does not include the following:
(1) A judge or court commissioner in the judicial branch of government.
(2) A member of the Board of Governors and designated employees of the State Bar of California.
(3) A member of the Judicial Council.
(4) A member of the Commission on Judicial Performance, provided that the member is subject to the provisions of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 6035) of Chapter 4 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code as provided in Section 6038 of that article.
(5) A federal officer or employee serving in an official federal capacity on a state or local government agency.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 146. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82048.4.

82048.4. (a) “Slate mailer organization” means, except as provided in subdivision (b), any person who, directly or indirectly, does all of the following:
(1) Is involved in the production of one or more slate mailers and exercises control over the selection of the candidates and measures to be supported or opposed in the slate mailers.
(2) Receives or is promised payments totaling five hundred dollars ($500) or more in a calendar year for the production of one or more slate mailers.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a slate mailer organization shall not include any of the following:
(1) A candidate or officeholder or a candidate’s or officeholder’s controlled committee.
(2) An official committee of any political party.
(3) A legislative caucus committee.
(4) A committee primarily formed to support or oppose a candidate, officeholder, or ballot measure.
(c) The production and distribution of slate mailers by a slate mailer organization shall not be considered making contributions or expenditures for purposes of subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 82013. If a slate mailer organization makes contributions or expenditures other than by producing or distributing slate mailers, and it reports those contributions and expenditures pursuant to Sections 84218 and 84219, no additional campaign reports shall be required of the slate mailer organization pursuant to Section 84200 or 84200.5.
(Added by renumbering Section 82048.5 (as added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 905) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 160, Sec. 77.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82048.5.

82048.5. “Special district” means any agency of the state established for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. “Special district” includes a county service area, a maintenance district or area, an improvement district or zone, an air pollution control district, or a redevelopment agency. “Special district” shall not include a city, county, city and county, or school district.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 36, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82048.7.

82048.7. (a) “Sponsored committee” means a committee, other than a candidate controlled committee, that has one or more sponsors. Any person, except a candidate or other individual, may sponsor a committee.
(b) A person sponsors a committee if any of the following apply:
(1) The committee receives 80 percent or more of its contributions from the person or its members, officers, employees, or shareholders.
(2) The person collects contributions for the committee by use of payroll deductions or dues from its members, officers, or employees.
(3) The person, alone or in combination with other organizations, provides all or nearly all of the administrative services for the committee.
(4) The person, alone or in combination with other organizations, sets the policies for soliciting contributions or making expenditures of committee funds.
(c) A sponsor that is a multipurpose organization, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 84222, and that makes contributions or expenditures from its general treasury funds shall comply with Section 84222.
(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 16, Sec. 4. (SB 27) Effective May 14, 2014. Operative July 1, 2014, by Stats. 2014, Ch. 16, Sec. 10.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82049.

82049. “State agency” means every state office, department, division, bureau, board and commission, and the Legislature.
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 727, Sec. 6. Operative July 1, 1985, by Sec. 12 of Ch. 727. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 2 - Definitions › Section 82053.

82053. “Statewide elective office” means the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Controller, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction and member of the State Board of Equalization.
(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 3. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83100.

83100. There is hereby established in state government the Fair Political Practices Commission. The Commission shall have five members, including the chair. No more than three members of the Commission shall be members of the same political party.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 147. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83101.

83101. The chair and one additional member of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor. The Governor’s appointees shall not be members of the same political party.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 148. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83102.

83102. (a) The Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Controller shall each appoint one member of the Commission.
(b) If the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and the Controller are all members of the same political party, the chair of the state central committee of any other political party with a registration of more than five hundred thousand may submit to the Controller a list of not less than five persons who are qualified and willing to be members of the Commission. The list shall be submitted not less than ten days after the effective date of this chapter for the Controller’s initial appointment, and not later than January 2 immediately prior to any subsequent appointment by the Controller. If the Controller receives one or more lists pursuant to this section, the Controller’s appointment shall be made from one of such lists.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 149. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83103.

83103. Members and the chair of the Commission shall serve four-year terms beginning on February 1 and ending on January 31 or as soon thereafter as their successors are qualified, except that the initial appointees under Section 83102 shall serve six-year terms. A member or chair who has been appointed at the beginning of a term is not eligible for reappointment.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 150. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83104.

83104. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled, within thirty days, by appointment of the same official who appointed the prior holder of the position. The provisions of Section 83102 (b) are not applicable to the filling of vacancies. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term of the member or chair whom the appointee succeeds. A vacancy or vacancies shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise all of the powers of the board. Three members shall constitute a quorum.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 151. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83105.

83105. Each member of the commission shall be an elector. A member of the commission, during the member’s tenure, shall not hold any other public office, serve as an officer of any political party or partisan organization, participate in or contribute to an election campaign, or employ or be employed as a lobbyist nor, during the member’s term of appointment, seek election to any other public office. Members of the commission may be removed by the Governor, with concurrence of the Senate, for substantial neglect of duty, gross misconduct in office, inability to discharge the powers and duties of office or violation of this section, after written notice and opportunity for a reply.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 152. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83106.

83106. The chair of the Commission shall be compensated at the same rate as the president of the Public Utilities Commission. Each remaining member shall be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day on which the member engages in official duties. The members and chair of the Commission shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in performance of their official duties.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 153. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83107.

83107. The Commission shall appoint an executive director who shall act in accordance with Commission policies and regulations and with applicable law. The Commission shall appoint and discharge officers, counsel and employees, consistent with applicable civil service laws, and shall fix the compensation of employees and prescribe their duties.
(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83108.

83108. The Commission may delegate authority to the chair or the executive director to act in the name of the Commission between meetings of the Commission.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 154. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83109.

83109. For purposes of Section 19818.6, a nonclerical position under the Commission shall not be included in the same class in the civil service classification plan with any position of any other department or agency.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 654, Sec. 2. (AB 1418) Effective January 1, 2014. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83110.

83110. The principal office of the Commission shall be in Sacramento but it may establish offices, meet, and exercise its powers at any other place in the state. Meetings of the Commission shall be public except that the Commission may provide otherwise for discussions of personnel and litigation.
(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83111.5.

83111.5. The commission shall take no action to implement this title that would abridge constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech, that would deny any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, or that would deny any person the equal protection of the laws.
(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 225, Sec. 1. Effective August 24, 1999.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83112.

83112. The Commission may adopt, amend and rescind rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this title, and to govern procedures of the Commission. These rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code, Title 2, Division 3, Part 1, Chapter 4.5, Sections 11371 et seq.) and shall be consistent with this title and other applicable law.
(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83113.

83113. The commission shall, in addition to its other duties, do all of the following:
(a) Prescribe forms for reports, statements, notices and other documents required by this title.
(b) Prepare and publish manuals and instructions setting forth methods of bookkeeping and preservation of records to facilitate compliance with and enforcement of this title, and explaining the duties of persons and committees under this title.
(c) Provide assistance to agencies and public officials in administering the provisions of this title.
(d) Maintain a central file of local campaign contribution and expenditure ordinances forwarded to it by local government agencies.
(e) Annually publish a booklet not later than March 1 that sets forth the provisions of this title and includes other information the commission deems pertinent to the interpretation and enforcement of this title. The commission shall provide a reasonable number of copies of the booklet at no charge for the use of governmental agencies and subdivisions thereof that request copies of the booklet. The commission may charge a fee, not to exceed the prorated cost of producing the booklet, for providing copies of the booklet to other persons and organizations.
(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 855, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83114.

83114. (a) Any person may request the commission to issue an opinion with respect to that person’s duties under this title. The commission shall, within 14 days, either issue the opinion or advise the person who made the request whether an opinion will be issued. Any person who acts in good faith on an opinion issued to that person by the commission shall not be subject to criminal or civil penalties for so acting, provided that the material facts are as stated in the opinion request. The commission’s opinions shall be public records and may from time to time be published.
(b) Any person may request the commission to provide written advice with respect to the person’s duties under this title. Such advice shall be provided within 21 working days of the request, provided that the time may be extended for good cause. It shall be a complete defense in any enforcement proceeding initiated by the commission, and evidence of good faith conduct in any other civil or criminal proceeding, if the requester, at least 21 working days prior to the alleged violation, requested written advice from the commission in good faith, disclosed truthfully all the material facts, and committed the acts complained of either in reliance on the advice or because of the failure of the commission to provide advice within 21 days of the request or such later extended time.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 155. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83115.

83115. Upon the sworn complaint of any person or on its own initiative, the commission shall investigate possible violations of this title relating to any agency, official, election, lobbyist or legislative or administrative action. Within 14 days after receipt of a complaint under this section, the commission shall notify in writing the person who made the complaint of the action, if any, the commission has taken or plans to take on the complaint, together with the reasons for such action or nonaction. If no decision has been made within 14 days, the person who made the complaint shall be notified of the reasons for the delay and shall subsequently receive notification as provided above.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 775, Sec. 4. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83115.5.

83115.5. A finding of probable cause to believe this title has been violated shall not be made by the commission unless, at least 21 days prior to the commission’s consideration of the alleged violation, the person alleged to have violated this title is notified of the violation by service of process or registered mail with return receipt requested, provided with a summary of the evidence, and informed of that person’s right to be present in person and represented by counsel at any proceeding of the commission held for the purpose of considering whether probable cause exists for believing the person violated this title. Notice to the alleged violator shall be deemed made on the date of service, the date the registered mail receipt is signed, or, if the registered mail receipt is not signed, the date returned by the post office. A proceeding held for the purpose of considering probable cause shall be private unless the alleged violator files with the commission a written request that the proceeding be public.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 156. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83116.

83116. When the commission determines there is probable cause for believing this title has been violated, it may hold a hearing to determine if a violation has occurred. Notice shall be given and the hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2, Government Code). The commission shall have all the powers granted by that chapter. When the commission determines on the basis of the hearing that a violation has occurred, it shall issue an order that may require the violator to do all or any of the following:
(a) Cease and desist violation of this title.
(b) File any reports, statements, or other documents or information required by this title.
(c) Pay a monetary penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation to the General Fund of the state. When the Commission determines that no violation has occurred, it shall publish a declaration so stating.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 6. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83116.3.

83116.3. Whenever the commission rejects the decision of an administrative law judge made pursuant to Section 11517, the commission shall state the reasons in writing for rejecting the decision.
(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 297, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83116.5.

83116.5. Any person who violates any provision of this title, who purposely or negligently causes any other person to violate any provision of this title, or who aids and abets any other person in the violation of any provision of this title, shall be liable under the provisions of this chapter. However, this section shall apply only to persons who have filing or reporting obligations under this title, or who are compensated for services involving the planning, organizing, or directing any activity regulated or required by this title, and a violation of this section shall not constitute an additional violation under Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 91000).
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 9. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83116.7.

83116.7. (a) As an alternative to an administrative proceeding under this chapter, the Commission may establish and administer a political reform education program for persons who violate this title subject to the limitations in this section and other limitations imposed by the Commission.
(b) (1) Requirements for eligibility in the political reform education program include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(A) The person has little or no experience with the section of this title that the person violated.
(B) The underlying violation resulted in minimal or no public harm.
(C) The person has not been ordered to pay a penalty for the same type of violation in the previous five years.
(D) There is no evidence of an intent to violate this title or to conceal a violation of this title.
(2) The Commission may impose additional eligibility requirements for participation in the political reform education program.
(c) (1) If a person meets the requirements to participate in the political reform education program specified by the Commission and completes the program, the person shall not be subject to administrative, civil, or criminal penalties under this title for that same violation and it shall not be deemed a prior violation of this title in any subsequent proceeding against the person.
(2) If a person fails to complete the political reform education program specified by the Commission, the Commission may pursue an administrative action for that violation.
(d) To offset the costs to the state of the political reform education program, the Commission may charge a fee to a person who participates in the political reform education program that shall not exceed the reasonable cost to the Commission to administer the political reform education program. The fee shall be payable to the General Fund.
(e) It is the intent of the Legislature that funds be appropriated annually to the Commission to administer the political reform education program. This funding shall not supplant or offset funding appropriated to the Commission to discharge its other duties under the Political Reform Act of 1974.
(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 696, Sec. 1. (SB 29) Effective October 10, 2023.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83117.

83117. The Commission may:
(a) Accept grants, contributions and appropriations;
(b) Contract for any services which cannot satisfactorily be performed by its employees;
(c) Employ legal counsel. Upon request of the Commission, the Attorney General shall provide legal advice and representation without charge to the Commission.
(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83117.5.

83117.5. It shall be unlawful for a member of the commission to receive a gift of ten dollars ($10) or more per month.
“Gift” as used in this section means a gift made directly or indirectly by a state candidate, an elected state officer, a legislative official, an agency official, or a lobbyist or by any person listed in Section 87200.
(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 797.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83118.

83118. The Commission may subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance and testimony, administer oaths and affirmations, take evidence and require by subpoena the production of any books, papers, records or other items material to the performance of the Commission’s duties or exercise of its powers.
(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83119.

83119. The Commission may refuse to excuse any person from testifying, or from producing books, records, correspondence, documents, or other evidence in obedience to the subpoena of the Commission notwithstanding an objection that the testimony or evidence required of that person may tend to incriminate that person. An individual shall not be prosecuted in any manner or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture whatever for or on account of any transaction, act, matter, or thing concerning which that person is compelled, after having claimed that person’s privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, except that the individual so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying. Immunity shall not be granted to any witness under this section unless the Commission has notified the Attorney General of its intention to grant immunity to the witness at least thirty days in advance, or unless the Attorney General waives this requirement.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 157. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83121.

83121. If judicial review is sought of any action of the Commission relating to a pending election, the matter shall be advanced on the docket of the court and put ahead of other actions. The court may, consistent with due process of law, shorten deadlines and take other steps necessary to permit a timely decision.
(Added June 4, 1974, by initiative Proposition 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83122.

83122. There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund of the state to the Fair Political Practices Commission the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) during the fiscal year of 1974–1975, and the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000), adjusted for cost-of-living changes, during each fiscal year thereafter, for expenditure to support the operations of the commission pursuant to this title. The expenditure of funds under this appropriation shall be subject to the normal administrative review given to other state appropriations. The Legislature shall appropriate such additional amounts to the commission and other agencies as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.
The Department of Finance, in preparing the state budget and the Budget Bill submitted to the Legislature, shall include an item for the support of the Political Reform Act of 1974, which item shall indicate all of the following: (1) the amounts to be appropriated to other agencies to carry out their duties under this title, which amounts shall be in augmentation of the support items of such agencies; (2) the additional amounts required to be appropriated by the Legislature to the commission to carry out the purposes of this title, as provided for in this section; and (3) in parentheses, for informational purposes, the continuing appropriation during each fiscal year of one million dollars ($1,000,000) adjusted for cost-of-living changes made to the commission by this section.
The definition of “expenditure” in Section 82025 is not applicable to this section.
(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1075. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83123.5.

83123.5. (a) Upon mutual agreement between the Commission and the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino, the Commission is authorized to assume primary responsibility for the impartial, effective administration, implementation, and enforcement of a local campaign finance reform ordinance passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino. The Commission is authorized to be the civil prosecutor responsible for the civil enforcement of that local campaign finance reform ordinance in accordance with this title. As the civil prosecutor of the County of San Bernardino’s local campaign finance reform ordinance, the Commission may do both of the following:
(1) Investigate possible violations of the local campaign finance reform ordinance.
(2) Bring administrative actions in accordance with this title and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2.
(b) Any local campaign finance reform ordinance of the County of San Bernardino enforced by the Commission pursuant to this section shall comply with this title.
(c) The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino shall consult with the Commission prior to adopting and amending any local campaign finance reform ordinance that is subsequently enforced by the Commission pursuant to this section.
(d) (1) The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino and the Commission may enter into any agreements necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of this section, including agreements pertaining to any necessary reimbursement of state costs with county funds for costs incurred by the Commission in administering, implementing, or enforcing a local campaign finance reform ordinance pursuant to this section.
(2) An agreement entered into pursuant to this subdivision shall not contain any form of a cancellation fee, a liquidated damages provision, or other financial disincentive to the exercise of the right to terminate the agreement pursuant to subdivision (e), except that the Commission may require the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino to pay the Commission for services rendered and any other expenditures reasonably made by the Commission in anticipation of services to be rendered pursuant to the agreement in the event that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino terminates the agreement.
(e) The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino or the Commission may, at any time, by ordinance or resolution, terminate any agreement made pursuant to this section for the Commission to administer, implement, or enforce a local campaign finance reform ordinance or any provision thereof.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 315, Sec. 4. (AB 946) Effective January 1, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 3 - Fair Political Practices Commission › Section 83124.

83124. The commission shall adjust the contribution limitations and voluntary expenditure limitations provisions in Sections 85301, 85302, 85303, and 85400 in January of every odd-numbered year to reflect any increase or decrease in the Consumer Price Index. Those adjustments shall be rounded to the nearest one hundred dollars ($100) for limitations on contributions and one thousand dollars ($1,000) for limitations on expenditures.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 102, Sec. 11. Approved in Proposition 34 at the November 7, 2000, election. Operative January 1, 2001, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 102.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84100.

84100. (a) Every recipient committee, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 82013, shall have a treasurer. An expenditure shall not be made by or on behalf of a committee without the authorization of the treasurer or the treasurer’s designated agents. A contribution or expenditure shall not be accepted or made by or on behalf of a committee when the office of treasurer is vacant.
(b) A recipient committee, as defined by subdivision (a) of Section 82013, may designate one assistant treasurer on the committee’s statement of organization. The assistant treasurer may sign and verify a campaign statement on behalf of the committee if the assistant uses reasonable diligence to prepare and review the statement and signs to that effect under penalty of perjury as required by Section 81004.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 312, Sec. 8. (AB 902) Effective January 1, 2020. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84101.5.

84101.5. (a) Notwithstanding Section 81006, the Secretary of State shall charge each committee that is required to file a statement of organization pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 84101 an annual fee of fifty dollars ($50) until the committee is terminated pursuant to Section 84214.
(b) (1) A committee subject to the annual fee pursuant to subdivision (a) shall pay the fee no later than 15 days after filing its statement of organization and no later than January 15 of each year thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (2).
(2) A committee that is created, and pays the initial fee pursuant to paragraph (1), in October, November, or December of a calendar year is not subject to the annual fee for the following calendar year.
(c) (1) A committee that fails to timely pay the annual fee required by this section is subject to an administrative penalty of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
(2) The Secretary of State shall enforce the requirements of this section.
(Amended (as added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 506, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 317, Sec. 2. (AB 1590) Effective January 1, 2022. Superseded on operative date of amendment by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84101.5.

84101.5. (a) Notwithstanding Section 81006, the Secretary of State shall charge each committee that is required to file a statement of organization pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 84101 an annual fee of fifty dollars ($50) until the committee is terminated pursuant to Section 84214.
(b) (1) A committee subject to the annual fee pursuant to subdivision (a) shall pay the fee no later than 15 days after filing its statement of organization and no later than April 30 of each year thereafter, except as provided in paragraph (2).
(2) A committee that is created, and pays the initial fee pursuant to paragraph (1), in October, November, or December of a calendar year is not subject to the annual fee for the following calendar year.
(c) (1) A committee that fails to timely pay the annual fee required by this section is subject to an administrative penalty of one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
(2) The Secretary of State shall enforce the requirements of this section.
(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 9) by Stats. 2021, Ch. 317, Sec. 3. (AB 1590) Effective January 1, 2022. Conditionally operative on date prescribed by Stats. 2018, Ch. 662, Sec. 44.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84103.

84103. (a) If there is a change in any of the information contained in a statement of organization, an amendment shall be filed within 10 days to reflect the change. The committee shall file the original of the amendment online or electronically with the Secretary of State and shall also file a copy of the amendment with the local filing officer, if any, with whom the committee is required to file the originals of its campaign reports pursuant to Section 84215.
(b) In addition to filing an amendment to a statement of organization as required by subdivision (a), a committee as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 82013 shall file an amendment to its statement of organization within 24 hours if the change requiring the amendment occurs within 16 days before the date of the election in connection with which the committee is required to file a preelection statement, and if any of the following information is changed:
(1) The name of the committee.
(2) The name of the treasurer or other principal officers.
(3) The name of any candidate or committee by which the committee is controlled or with which it acts jointly.
The amendment shall include the changed information, the date of the change, and the committee’s name and identification number.
The committee shall file the original of the amendment online or electronically with the Secretary of State and a copy with the local filing officer, if any, with whom the committee is required to file the original of its campaign reports, by email, fax, online transmission, guaranteed overnight delivery, or personal delivery.
(c) (1) If an amendment to a statement of organization identifies a new treasurer or assistant treasurer that person shall complete the acknowledgment required by subdivision (d) of Section 84102.
(2) A failure to complete the acknowledgment pursuant to paragraph (1) is not a violation of this title. However, the Secretary of State shall not accept an amendment to a statement of organization that identifies a new treasurer or assistant treasurer unless the acknowledgment has been completed.
(3) This subdivision shall not become operative until the Secretary of State certifies an online filing and disclosure system pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 84602.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 313, Sec. 2. (AB 909) Effective January 1, 2020. Note: This section was added on June 4, 1974, by initiative Prop. 9.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84104.

84104. It shall be the duty of each candidate, treasurer, principal officer, and elected officer to maintain detailed accounts, records, bills, and receipts necessary to prepare campaign statements, to establish that campaign statements were properly filed, and to otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter. The detailed accounts, records, bills, and receipts shall be retained by the filer for a period specified by the Commission. However, the Commission shall not require retention of records for a period longer than the statute of limitations specified in Section 91000.5 or two years after the adoption of an audit report pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 90000), whichever is less.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 496, Sec. 6. (AB 481) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84105.

84105. (a) A candidate or committee that receives contributions totaling five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more from a person in a calendar year shall inform that contributor within two weeks of receipt that the contributor may be required to file campaign reports. The notice shall include a reference to the filing requirements for multipurpose organizations under Section 84222.
(b) A candidate or committee that receives a contribution of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more from a person during a period in which late-contribution reports are required to be filed under Section 84203 shall provide the information in subdivision (a) of that section to the contributor within one week.
(c) The notifications required by this section need not be sent to a contributor who has an identification number assigned by the Secretary of State issued under Section 84101.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 312, Sec. 10. (AB 902) Effective January 1, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84106.

84106. (a) Whenever identification of a sponsored committee is required by this title, the identification shall include the full name of the committee as required in its statement of organization.
(b) A sponsored committee shall use only one name in its statement of organization.
(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 484, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2005.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 9 - POLITICAL REFORM › CHAPTER 4 - Campaign Disclosure › ARTICLE 1 - Organization of Committees › Section 84107.

84107. Within 30 days of the designation of the numerical order of propositions appearing on the ballot, any committee which is primarily formed to support or oppose a ballot measure, shall, if supporting the measure, include the statement, “a committee for Proposition ____,” or, if opposing the measure, include the statement, “a committee against Proposition ____,” in any reference to the committee required by law.
(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 853, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)