June 28, 2021 •
Governor Recall Election to Move Forward
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced the recall campaign against Gov. Gavin Newsom had enough signatures to move forward. The recall effort was able to collect 1,719,900 signatures for the election. The election will most likely take place in […]
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced the recall campaign against Gov. Gavin Newsom had enough signatures to move forward.
The recall effort was able to collect 1,719,900 signatures for the election.
The election will most likely take place in October or November 2021.
June 21, 2021 •
California to Postpone Cal-Access Replacement System
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California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced that the Cal-Access Replacement System, scheduled to roll out June 30, will be postponed. The replacement system seeks to update the current paper driven system to an electronic system.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced that the Cal-Access Replacement System, scheduled to roll out June 30, will be postponed.
The replacement system seeks to update the current paper driven system to an electronic system.
May 26, 2021 •
San Diego Drops Long Time Campaign Disclosure Vender
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Downtown San Diego, California
The city of San Diego has declined to renew their contract with Netfile, the city’s longtime online campaign disclosure vendor. There have been reports that online campaign disclosures will be available for eFile-SD by June 2021. During the outage of […]
The city of San Diego has declined to renew their contract with Netfile, the city’s longtime online campaign disclosure vendor.
There have been reports that online campaign disclosures will be available for eFile-SD by June 2021.
During the outage of the reporting site, people wishing to file can call the office and request copies of the disclosure filings in PDF format.
April 30, 2021 •
California Governor Announces Special Election August 31
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for a special election on August 31 to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 18. Former Rep. Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s attorney general on April 23. The date of […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for a special election on August 31 to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 18.
Former Rep. Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s attorney general on April 23.
The date of the special primary is set for June 29.
April 22, 2021 •
The California Fair Political Practices Commission clarifies Assembly Bill 571
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Downtown San Diego, California
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) issued an opinion finding the state’s new limits on contributions to local candidates passed in Assembly Bill 571 for jurisdictions that otherwise do not have a limit are not aggregated with contributions made […]
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) issued an opinion finding the state’s new limits on contributions to local candidates passed in Assembly Bill 571 for jurisdictions that otherwise do not have a limit are not aggregated with contributions made before the effective date of the bill.
FPPC Opinion No. O-21-001 reverses earlier informal advice from staff stating contributions received before the January 1 effective date were aggregated for purposes of the new default limit of $4,900 per election.
March 17, 2021 •
California Governor Newsom Expands Lobbying Ban
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded a ban on political consultants lobbying him and his administration to include unpaid advisers, based on recommendations from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). No consultant, whether paid or not, will be permitted to leverage […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded a ban on political consultants lobbying him and his administration to include unpaid advisers, based on recommendations from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
No consultant, whether paid or not, will be permitted to leverage their relationship with the governor to unduly benefit a client in connection with legislative or administrative actions.
Under the new rules, appointees with a high level of influence over administration policy decisions are prohibited from accepting gifts from lobbyists.
The rule applies to the governor, his wife, senior officials, policy advisers, and any equivalent position.
The new rules also prohibit influential appointees from working on specific bills in their first two years if they worked on substantially similar bills in the two years prior to joining the Newsom administration.
It will apply to appointees who joined the administration after March 1, 2021.
March 15, 2021 •
Governor Newsom Announces Special Election
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California Capitol Building
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 54th Assembly District on July 20. The seat was vacated by Sydney Kamlager who was voted to Senate District 30. The special primary election will be held […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 54th Assembly District on July 20.
The seat was vacated by Sydney Kamlager who was voted to Senate District 30.
The special primary election will be held on May 18.
March 4, 2021 •
Los Angeles City Ethics Commission Announces Adjustments to Contribution Limits
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Los Angeles from Santa Ana Freeway - by Pag293
The City Ethics Commission announced the mandatory annual adjustments to limits and thresholds in the city’s campaign finance laws. The new limits apply beginning with any city election for which the fundraising window opens after March 1, 2021. The per person […]
The City Ethics Commission announced the mandatory annual adjustments to limits and thresholds in the city’s campaign finance laws.
The new limits apply beginning with any city election for which the fundraising window opens after March 1, 2021.
The per person contribution limits for mayor, city attorney, and controller have been raised to $1,600.
The adjusted limits do not apply to elections for the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education.
February 24, 2021 •
Fair Political Practices Commission Updates Regulations on Local Contribution Limits
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Sacramento, CA Skyline - Basil D Soufi
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) updated their regulations regarding local campaign contribution limits due to Assembly 571. The updates will add language to the regulations regarding candidates for elective city or county offices subject to the state contribution limits. […]
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) updated their regulations regarding local campaign contribution limits due to Assembly 571.
The updates will add language to the regulations regarding candidates for elective city or county offices subject to the state contribution limits.
Those local candidates and their committees will now be subject to the regulations regarding reporting of contributions and expenditures, establishing campaign accounts, solicitation of funds, loans, terminations, and other regulations related to campaign finance.
These regulations do not apply to candidates for an elective city or county office or the candidate’s controlled committee prior to January 1, 2021.
February 3, 2021 •
Governor Newsom Announces Special Election
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California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 79th Assembly District on June 8. The seat was vacated by Shirley Weber who was appointed California Secretary of State. The special primary election will be held on […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 79th Assembly District on June 8.
The seat was vacated by Shirley Weber who was appointed California Secretary of State.
The special primary election will be held on April 6.
January 29, 2021 •
San Diego County Raises Campaign Contribution Limits
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Downtown San Diego, California
The Registrar of Voters has announced an increase to the limits on contributions made to local candidates. The increase from $850 to $900 comes due to an increase in the consumer price index. This increase is effective from January 1, […]
The Registrar of Voters has announced an increase to the limits on contributions made to local candidates.
The increase from $850 to $900 comes due to an increase in the consumer price index.
This increase is effective from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
January 28, 2021 •
Irvine Raises Campaign Contribution Limits
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Irvine City Hall - by Azusa Tarn, via Wikimedia Commons
The Office of the City Clerk of Irvine has announced an increase to the limits on contributions made to local candidates. The raise from $530 to $550 comes due to an increase in the consumer price index. This increase is […]
The Office of the City Clerk of Irvine has announced an increase to the limits on contributions made to local candidates.
The raise from $530 to $550 comes due to an increase in the consumer price index.
This increase is effective from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
December 22, 2020 •
California Governor Names Alex Padilla to Replace Kamala Harris in the Senate
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Alex Padilla - Gage Skidmore
Alex Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants who rose over two decades in politics to become California Secretary of State, will be the first Latino to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Padilla, a Democrat […]
Alex Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants who rose over two decades in politics to become California Secretary of State, will be the first Latino to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Padilla, a Democrat from Los Angeles, to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
The governor did not specify when Padilla would take over for Harris, who has yet to resign her seat.
Padilla will serve out the remainder of her term, which ends in 2022, and will then have to run to win a full six year term.
December 22, 2020 •
California Legislature Delays Start of 2021 Session Due to COVID-19
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California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner
The Legislature pushed its return date to Sacramento for the start of the 2021 legislative session back by a week to January 11 due to staggering COVID-19 numbers. Both houses have instituted pandemic protocols ranging from temperature checks, mandatory masking […]
The Legislature pushed its return date to Sacramento for the start of the 2021 legislative session back by a week to January 11 due to staggering COVID-19 numbers.
Both houses have instituted pandemic protocols ranging from temperature checks, mandatory masking and social distancing, plexiglass installations at the Capitol’s entrance and more frequent cleaning.
The delay underscores how challenging it will be to continue working uninterrupted in 2021.
Almost daily, new cases in the Capitol community prompt email alerts to all staff and members to announce another case in state government buildings.
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